Mahomes throws 2 touchdown passes and the Chiefs’ defense preserves a 22-17 win over the Falcons
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ATLANTA — Patrick Mahomes knows he must get better. Not to worry. Thanks to a couple of stifling stands from Kansas City’s defense, the two-time reigning Super Bowl champs are still unbeaten. Mahomes shook off another interception to throw a pair of touchdown passes and the Chiefs defense stopped Atlanta twice on fourth down in the closing minutes, preserving a 22-17 victory over the Falcons on Sunday night. “It helps when you have a defense that’s been in those moments before and is able to make those big plays,” Mahomes said.
“It’s a team game and we’re winning games and I feel like we’re gonna start getting better and better each and every week. ” The Chiefs (3-0) have been far from perfect, that’s for sure — Mahomes points to himself more than anyone — but their record has remained unblemished by a combined 13 points. Coming off an upset victory at Philadelphia, the Falcons (1-2) had a couple of shots at the go-ahead touchdown in the closing minutes.