Hardman’s score completed a strong performance by the Chiefs’ offense in terms of red zone efficiency, which had been a problem through the first five games of the season. It wasn’t an issue in the slightest on Sunday, as running back Kareem Hunt, Mahomes and Hardman all helped Kansas City finish four of its five red zone drives with touchdowns.
Hunt, in particular, was responsible for each of the Chiefs’ first two touchdowns of the afternoon while rushing for 78 yards on 22 carries. His efforts helped build an early 11-point lead, but San Francisco managed to score nine unanswered points and pull within just two points early in the third quarter.
The 49ers seemed to be in a position to continue that stretch, too, but Roland-Wallace and Hicks picked off Purdy on each of the 49ers’ next two possessions, and Kansas City’s offense didn’t waste either opportunity.
It all added up to another Chiefs’ victory to open up the season, and while it wasn’t always pretty, Kansas City once again found a way to win it in the end.
“I think it’s just showing the versatility of our team. It’s not just about me, it’s not just about the stats and the light show and stuff like that. It’s about playing team football,” Mahomes said. “I believe that if we continue to work, we’ll get better offensively [in terms of] throwing the ball down the field. Until then, it’s nice to know that we have a great running game, we have a great defense and we’re able to execute whenever the time comes to win football games.”
In terms of injuries, cornerback Jaylen Watson left the game early due to an ankle injury.
The Chiefs will now turn the page to a matchup with the Raiders in Las Vegas this upcoming Sunday.
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