The Chiefs defeated the Jets on Sunday Night Football, 23-20, thanks to a tenacious last drive

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In what turned out to be a grueling football contest on Sunday,

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the Kansas City Chiefs held on to upset the New York Jets, 23-20, improving to 3-1 on the year.

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With just over six minutes left in the game a 3rd-and-23 at midfield and a three-point lead,

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambled for 25 yards and a new set of downs to keep the series alive.

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On the ensuing drive, Kansas City successfully converted three further third downs,

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ending in a 9-yard scamper by Mahomes on third-and-8 that basically assured victory.

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Mahomes turned in a crucial performance, overcoming two interceptions in the first half to

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make several key plays that allowed Kansas City to win the game.

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