The Kansas City Chiefs managed to escape their Week 5 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings with their fourth win of the 2023 season. Though they didn’t achieve a blowout victory, the Chiefs showed positive signs on both sides of the ball that should bode well for the middle part of their schedule.
Kansas City’s defense managed to put together an exceptional performance against Minnesota, holding the Vikings to just 20 points and keeping prolific pass-catcher Justin Jefferson at bay. They came away with a fumble recovery after Minnesota’s first snap from scrimmage, and never let up in their effort to maintain their early lead.
Buy Chiefs TicketsOn offense, the Chiefs moved the ball efficiently, even though Patrick Mahomes was limited by the Vikings pass rush. Isiah Pacheco helped lead the way for the unit and scored a touchdown that kept Kansas City in the driver’s seat of a game that ended in a one-score Chiefs victory.
Check out all the top plays from Kansas City’s Week 5 matchup against Minnesota below:
Justin Reid recovers fumble on Minnesota's first play
DEFENSE COMIN' IN HOT❕ pic.twitter.com/6DGWwOJbpk
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 8, 2023
Isiah Pacheco scores Kansas City's first touchdown
How bout that start, Chiefs Kingdom? 💪 pic.twitter.com/xmlZCVOPJ6
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 8, 2023
Leo Chenal takes down Kirk Cousins for clutch sack
LEO ON A LINE FOR THE SACK 😤 pic.twitter.com/qNtLMj2SG7
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 8, 2023
Chris Jones secures second quarter sack
There's a reason he's the CEO. pic.twitter.com/vsaPewORxF
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 8, 2023
Justin Watson makes incredible catch to keep Chiefs offense on the field
WE SEE YOU JWAT. pic.twitter.com/VeEVqA8cyu
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 8, 2023
Rashee Rice scores second career touchdown
RICE RICE BABY‼️ pic.twitter.com/4qhlIQtVPa
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 8, 2023
Travis Kelce hauls in pass to score touchdown after returning from injury
YOU ALREADY KNOW WHO IT IS pic.twitter.com/3oDVxHQglD
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 8, 2023
Mike Danna brought down Kirk Cousins for a sack as time expired in the fourth quarter
MIKE DANNA SEALS IT WITH A SACK!!!! pic.twitter.com/C11E8xDwN0
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 8, 2023
Justyn Ross made this pretty catch early in the game
.@_jross8 went 🆙
(🎥 @NFL)
— KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) October 8, 2023
