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Patrick Mahomes, with Taylor Swift on site, threw a trio of scores and ran for another as the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Detroit Lions at home.
The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers weren’t the only teams to capitalize on the Chiefs’ bye over the weekend. While each of those AFC
Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has returned to the team after dealing with a family matter that kept him away for several weeks, though it remains unclear when the first-round draft pick will be back on the field for them.
Detroit ends the Chiefs drive without giving up a touchdown as Al-Quadin Muhammad comes away with a sack to knock them backwards and into a field goal try, which keeps the lead at two scores. The Lions need a touchdown, an onside kick recovery and another touchdown, all in just 2:26 in order to come away with a win. It's 30-17 Kansas City.
The Detroit Lions will be without safety Brian Branch for one game after his suspension was upheld after a hearing on Wednesday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Detroit Lions will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6 of the NFL season on Sunday Night Football at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the team will take a wait-and-see approach as their first-round pick returns to the team.
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