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Mahomes throws 5 TD passes and rookie Johnson runs for 101 yards as Chiefs overwhelm Falcons 35-13
Patrick Mahomes completed 22 of 35 passes for 348 yards as Kansas City improved to 7-2 and moved into a first-place tie.
- On Sunday, November 15, 2026, quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw five touchdown passes as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Atlanta Falcons 35-13, moving into a first-place tie with Denver in the AFC West.
- Playing without running back Kenneth Walker III due to a groin injury, Kansas City turned to rookie Emmett Johnson to lead the rushing attack while managing early injuries to guard Trey Smith and tight end Jared Wiley.
- Johnson excelled in his first professional start with 171 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns. Newly acquired receiver Josh Downs also delivered, catching four passes for 53 yards and one touchdown from Mahomes.
- Kansas City's defense held Atlanta scoreless in the first half, forcing four consecutive three-and-outs to start the game. Defensive end George Karlaftis shut down a key possession with a sack early on.
- The Chiefs face the Cardinals next Sunday before a brutal three-game road stretch at Buffalo, the Los Angeles Rams, and Cincinnati. These matchups will weigh heavily on Kansas City's playoff aspirations this season.
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Rookie Emmett Johnson shines as Chiefs roll past Falcons 35-13 without Kenneth Walker III
Rookie Emmett Johnson, a fifth-round pick out of Nebraska, took control of the Chiefs' rushing attack and also caught two touchdown passes in Kansas City's dominant 35-13 win over the Falcons.
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