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Lions Down Kansas City 21-20 - Match Report
Detroit earned a 21-20 victory over Kansas City on Thursday in Week 1 action at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Lions were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 52.5.
David Montgomery rushed for 74 yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs added 42 yards in the win. Josh Reynolds and Amon-Ra St. Brown added 80 and 71 receiving yards respectively.
Patrick Mahomes rushed for 45 yards for Kansas City, while Isiah Pacheco added 23 yards. Patrick Mahomes threw for 226 yards for the Chiefs, while receivers Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Justin Watson had 48 and 45 yards respectively.
Kansas City was outgained by Detroit 368-316 yards in Thursday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 19-17 by the Lions.
The time of possession battle favored Detroit as their offense was on the field for 32:38, longer than the 27:22 of their opponents.
Detroit looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Seahawks. The Chiefs will aim to get back on the winning track at Jacksonville.