Chiefs bounce back with dominant home victory over Lions as Patrick Mahomes contributes 4 touchdowns

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The Kansas City Chiefs, coming off a loss, got right back on track with a dominant home win against the Detroit Lions, 30-17, on "Sunday Night Football."

The Chiefs got back to .500 with a 3-3 record, while the Lions had their four-game win streak snapped as they moved to 4-2 on the year. 

It was expected that both teams would pull out all the stops, as two of the best offenses in the NFL went against each other yet again at Arrowhead. But there were some key miscues from the Lions that ultimately left them behind. 

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Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 12, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

One of those key moments came on the first drive, as they went 15 plays downfield, killing almost 10 full minutes of first-quarter clock that came to a head on fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line. Of course, a Dan Campbell-led Lions squad was going for it that close to the goal line, but some trickery was involved. 

Quarterback Jared Goff, originally under center, went in motion out to the left and running back David Montgomery threw a pass to him. Goff bobbled it initially, but he was able to regain control and get into the end zone for an impressive touchdown. However, after deliberation, it was determined by officials that Goff never got set and it was a flag for illegal motion. Jake