Watch the highlights from the Week 15 matchup featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots.
The Chiefs defeated the Patriots by a score of 27-17.
In that game, Bailey Zappe went 23-for-31 for 180 yards (74.2%) with one touchdown and one interception for the Pats.
Kevin Harris rushed for 25 yards on four carries (6.3 yards per attempt) and one touchdown.
Hunter Henry pulled down seven passes for 66 yards (9.4 per catch) and one touchdown. He was targeted nine times.
Patrick Mahomes II led the Chiefs with 305 passing yards and two touchdowns, completing 73.0% of his passes (27-for-37) with two interceptions.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s 13 carries turned into 37 yards (2.8 per attempt). In addition, he caught four passes for 64 yards and one touchdown.
In the passing game, Rashee Rice had nine catches for 91 yards with one touchdown.
2023 Stat Comparison
- Patriots Record: 3-11
- Chiefs Record: 9-5
- While the Patriots rank eighth in total defense with 308.3 yards allowed per game, they’ve been a little less successful on offense, ranking fifth-worst (285.3 yards per game).
- The Chiefs have been excelling on defense, allowing only 293.2 total yards per contest (fourth-best). Offensively, they rank seventh by putting up 358.8 total yards per game.
- While New England’s defense ranks 16th with 21.4 points allowed per game, the Patriots have been a little worse on offense, ranking worst (13.3 points per game).
- Kansas City ranks 10th in the NFL with 22.8 points per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks third-best by giving up just 17.5 points per contest.
- With 14 forced turnovers (29th in NFL) against 22 turnovers committed (24th in NFL), the Patriots’ -8 turnover margin is the fourth-worst in the NFL.
- The Chiefs have forced 16 turnovers this season and have turned it over 24 times, leading to a -8 turnover margin that is fourth-worst in the NFL.
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