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SportsBeat KC: Chiefs were losing to Browns, then reversed their fortunes. Here’s how

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the second half of the home opener against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated Cleveland, 33-29.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the second half of the home opener against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated Cleveland, 33-29.

Early in the fourth quarter, the Cleveland Browns had about an 87% probably of winning their season opener against the Chiefs.

Never count out Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, who rallied for a 33-29 triumph Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

The SportsBeat KC crew discussed the dramatic triumph after the game. You’ll hear from The Star’s Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian, Herbie Teope, Blair Kerkhoff and Sam McDowell, along with Andy Reid and Mahomes and an audience that supplied many questions and comments.

We talk about the critical moments of the game, like Mahomes’ 75-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill, the Browns’ dropped punt that led to the go-ahead touchdown, and much more.

Story links:

Chiefs’ rally over Browns is testimony to hard-wire resolve of Mahomes’ era

After trailing early, Chiefs make big statement in beating Browns in opener

Chiefs beat Browns with overwhelming pressure, “It’s just that fast.”

“I saw this little hand pop. up:” How Mahomes TD pass to Tyreek Hill unfolded

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Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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