KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, the Chiefs overcame an early 17–point deficit along with a dubious roughing-the-passer penalty, and Kansas City extended its mastery of the Las Vegas Raiders by holding on for a 30–29 victory on Oct. 10.
The Chiefs did it despite defensive breakdowns, including TD catches of 58 and 48 yards by Davante Adams, and a penalty for roughing on defensive tackle Chris Jones that negated what would have been a turnover before halftime.
Adams’ second TD reception came right after Kelce’s last touchdown catch, when Kansas City (4–1) failed on 2-point try that left the score 30–23. But rather than kick a tying extra point, Raiders coach Josh McDaniels also went for 2, and Josh Jacobs—who had shredded the Chiefs defense all night—was stuffed at the goal line with 4:29 to go….