The Kansas City Chiefs finally broke their early-season slump on Sunday night, powering past the New York Giants 22–9 at MetLife Stadium to claim their first victory of the 2025 NFL campaign.
Patrick Mahomes delivered a steady performance, completing 22 of 37 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown. Running back Kareem Hunt added balance on the ground with a one-yard scoring plunge, while rookie wideout Tyquan Thornton hauled in Mahomes’ lone touchdown pass.
The Chiefs leaned heavily on the leg of kicker Harrison Butker, who drilled field goals from 54, 48, and 28 yards to keep Kansas City in front throughout the contest. Their defense set the tone, forcing two interceptions and limiting New York’s third-down conversions.
New York’s only touchdown came in the second quarter on a 13-yard run by Cam Skattebo, but a blocked extra point stalled momentum. Quarterback Russell Wilson struggled to find rhythm, finishing 18 of 32 for 160 yards with two costly interceptions.
Kansas City improves to 1-2, avoiding a daunting 0-3 start, while the Giants fall to 0-3 and continue searching for offensive consistency. The Chiefs next face a pivotal AFC West matchup, while the Giants return home still chasing their first win of the year.
