The Los Angeles Lions made a statement in the NFL season opener, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 21-20 in a thrilling game. The Lions, who had a strong preseason, came out of the gates firing and never looked back.
The Lions jumped out to an early lead, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, giving the Lions a 14-3 lead at halftime.
The Chiefs came out of the locker room with a renewed energy and quickly tied the game at 14. However, the Lions responded with a touchdown drive of their own, taking a 21-14 lead late in the fourth quarter.
The Chiefs weren’t done yet, though. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs on a late drive that ended with a touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce. The Chiefs attempted a two-point conversion, but the pass fell incomplete, leaving the Lions with a 21-20 victory.
The Lions’ defense was the key to victory, as they held the Chiefs to just three points in the second half. Linebacker Leonard Floyd had a monster game, recording two sacks and an interception. The Lions also forced three turnovers, which proved to be crucial in the victory.
The Lions will look to build on this win as they head into Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks. The Chiefs will look to rebound from this loss as they face off against the Houston Texans. It was an exciting start to the NFL season, and both teams will look to build on their performances in this game.
