Chiefs running game, defense key in 28-18 win over San Francisco

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to square off in a Super Bowl rematch against the San Francisco 49ers.

Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m.

Following along here for live updates on the game if you can’t watch it.

Chiefs-49ers live updates:

Chiefs-49ers fourth quarter:

FINAL: The San Francisco 49ers score a late touchdown and fail on the two-point conversion. A failed onside kick and the Chiefs kneel down, improving to 6-0 on the season.

Chiefs 28, 49ers 18

3:09, fourth quarter: A 12-play, 80-yard touchdown drive all but ends the game. Mecole Hardman, just as he did against the 49ers in the Super Bowl, scores a touchdown with an 18-yard run that extends the lead.

Chiefs 28, 49ers 12

9:30, fourth quarter: Chiefs defensive back Jaden Hicks makes his first career interception.

The rookie ended a 49ers drive with his interception in the end zone.

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12:00, fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson is questionable to return to Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers after injuring his ankle in the fourth quarter.

He needed assistance to leave the field.

14:13, fourth quarter: Mahomes converts on fourth and goal, scoring his first touchdown of the season on the ground.

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Chiefs-49ers third quarter quarter

1:00, third quarter: Mahomes’ 33 yard run has the Chiefs driving.
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5:56, third quarter: It’s been a struggle for both quarterbacks on Sunday.

A pretty awful throw from Purdy results in Chris Roland-Wallace’s first quarter interception.
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10:29, third quarter: Purdy reaches the end zone with a quarterback sneak, capitalizing on the Mahomes interception.

The 49ers elect to kick the extra point but miss it.

Chiefs 14, 49ers 12

11:36, third quarter: The 49ers have ruled out a return from Brandon Aiyuk, while wide receiver Deebo Samuel is questionable to return.
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13:55, third quarter: Mahomes throws his second interception on the day, setting up the 49ers deep in Chiefs territory.

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14:50, third quarter: Mahomes just misses on a deep ball with an overthrow to Worthy, who was open.

HALFTIME:

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 11 of 17 passes for 108 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the game, resulting in a passer rating of 58.0.

On the ground, the team rushed for 71 yards with Kareem Hunt scoring two touchdowns on 11 carries.

The Chiefs defense, outside of a few big plays through the air, has controlled things.

Purdy completed 8 of 16 passes for 113 yards, one interception, and a passer rating of 47.1. The team struggled in the running game, totaling just 21 yards on eight carries.

Chiefs-49ers second quarter

0:37, second quarter: 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk leaves the game with an injury

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6:45, second quarter: Kareem Hunt is back in the end zone, extending the Chiefs’ lead.

Chiefs 14, 49ers 3
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It’s Hunt’s sixth career game with at least two rushing touchdowns.

7:35, second quarter: Perhaps the MVP of the game so far for the Chiefs, at least offensively, is Mecole Hardman. Hardman makes another big play, this one on specials teams. His 55-yard punt return has the Chiefs driving.

11:24, second quarter: One of the Chiefs’ best drives of the 2024 season ends with a Kareem Hunt touchdown.

Hunt’s touchdown capped off a seven-play, 70-yard drive.

Tight end Noah Gray was key on the drive, with two receptions for 31 yards.

 
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Chiefs-49ers first quarter

1:09, first quarter: A 55-yard field goal by 49ers kicker Anders Carlson is the first score of the game.

49ers 3, Chiefs 0.

3:09, first quarter: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is questionable to return after a hamstring injury.

Smith-Schuster appeared on the injury report during the week, but was cleared to play.

6:11, first quarter: For the second straight week, a defensive lineman intercepts Patrick Mahomes. Kalia Davis deflects a pass and catches the tip, ending a promising Chiefs drive.

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9:00, first quarter: And the 49ers cannot take advantage of the failed fake punt. Justin Reid picks off Brock Purdy.

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9:10, first quarter: After a three-and-out for the 49ers, the Chiefs’ drive stalls after a failed fake punt attempt. The 49ers will take over in Chiefs territory at the 45-yard line.

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Chiefs-49ers pregame:

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is expected to play through an illness, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy met San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders great Jerry Rice:

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Kansas City Chiefs inactives

DE Mike Danna
DT Marlon Tuipulotu
OT Ethan Driskell
OL C.J. Hanson
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire

San Francisco 49ers inactives

K Jake Moody
QB Joshua Dobbs
TE Brayden Willis
WR Jauan Jennings
CB Darrell Luter Jr.
LB Jalen Graham
OL Ben Bartch