Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs are the last remaining undefeated team in the AFC, and they will take on the New Orleans Saints this week on “Monday Night Football.” will aim to maintain it.
Kansas City has won 10 straight games since last season, including the playoffs. All four wins this season have come by one possession, and the Chiefs need to score or get a stop late in the game to seal the victory.
The Saints started the season with a monster offensive performance, but have settled down. After defeating their first two opponents and scoring 91 points in wins against the Panthers and Cowboys, New Orleans lost their final two games, scoring 12 points (against the Eagles) and 24 points (against the Eagles) in those two losses. against the Falcons). . Still, the Saints are tied for the league lead with five rushing touchdowns, with a solid rushing offense led by a resurgent Alvin Kamara.
Time: 8:15pm EST
Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, Missouri
TV: ESPN, ESPN2 (Manning Cast)
Streaming: Fubo, ESPN+
Live18 update
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:58 PM EDT
The Saints are forced into an incompletion on 4th and 5 in the red zone. The Chiefs score a field goal to take a 10-0 lead.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:54 PM EDT
The first quarter is on schedule. Kansas City leads 7-0 going through midfield. The Saints had 38 yards of total offense with two punts and three interceptions on each offensive possession.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:49 PM EDT
Derek Carr has been under constant pressure from Steve Spagnuolo’s defense to have great success in Kansas City.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:47 PM EDT
Kansas City’s defense made more stops, forcing the Saints into a three-and-out for the second year in a row. That’s an interception and two 3-and-outs on the Saints’ three possessions.
The Chiefs’ defense, not Patrick Mahomes’ offense, has been the team’s strength throughout their 4-0 start. That continues to be the case early against the Saints.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:41 PM EDT
The Saints defense was forced into a three-and-out, and the Chiefs punted for a big early stop. If the Chiefs score a second goal on two possessions, it will make things difficult for the Saints.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:34 PM EDT
After an interception on the first drive, the Saints went 3-and-out on second and punt. The situation could quickly worsen in New Orleans.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:32 PM EDT
Kareem Hunt ran five times for 23 yards on a scoring drive, seemingly cementing his place at the top of Kansas City’s running back corps in the absence of Isaiah Pacheco.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:28 PM EDT
Travis Kelce caught three passes for 31 yards and helped set up a touchdown.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:28 PM EDT
The Chiefs converted the turnover into a 10-play, 78-yard drive that ended with Kareem Hunt’s 5-yard touchdown run. The Chiefs were 7-0, and the Saints had a tough start.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:27 PM EDT
Let’s look at Cook’s interception again.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:25 PM EDT
I’m still trying to figure out why Derek Carr threw that ball up.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:22 PM EDT
The Chiefs pulled off a sensational interception by safety Brian Cook. Derek Carr, under pressure for a first down, threw a deep ball and went for the glove, and Cook converted the ball on the first drive of the game and committed a turnover.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:19 PM EDT
Alvin Kamara, amazing. The Saints running back ended up losing the drive end on third down. Instead, he reversed down the field and picked up a 9-yard gain to move the chains.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:16 PM EDT
The Saints won the toss and will receive the first kick. Let’s play soccer.
Monday, October 7, 2024 8:08 PM EDT
Kickoff in Kansas City is approaching. Fortunately, we don’t see any weather-related delays. This is expected to end well before midnight local time.
Monday, October 7, 2024, 7:40 PM EDT
Taylor Swift is in the building.
Monday, October 7, 2024, 7:16 PM EDT
There are no notable inactive players from the Chiefs either:
Monday, October 7, 2024, 7:16 PM EDT
Inactive Saints join without any notable surprises:
