GAMEDAY BLOG: Lions spoil opening night, beat Chiefs 21-20

THE 1-0 DETROIT LIONS #Kickoff2023

— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

Week 1 final. pic.twitter.com/5qc4Itb49P

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 8, 2023

David Montgomery. Clutch.

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

DAVID MONTGOMERY PUTS THE LIONS IN THE LEAD

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

Josh Reynolds inside the red zone 👀

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay: Jawaan Taylor is putting #Lions Aidan Hutchinson at a “tremendous disadvantage” by not being “remotely close” to proper alignment pic.twitter.com/uMbofCNOqB

— Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) September 8, 2023

The Lions offense has 7 points against a Chris Jones-less KC defense in the fourth quarter

— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) September 8, 2023

After starting 5-of-8 on third down, KC has failed to convert on its last four attempts, including a pick-six

— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) September 8, 2023

Butker connects from 39! pic.twitter.com/frVd9LWHcK

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 8, 2023

Of note: There is not much value in increasing a 3-point lead to six in the fourth quarter.

— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) September 8, 2023

Time to finish strong 💪 pic.twitter.com/1fwnl3LFZK

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 8, 2023

Noah Gray running through tackles 😤

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

Spags is coaching his absolute tail off.

— Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) September 8, 2023

Prior to Brian Branch's pick-six, Patrick Mahomes had thrown 20 TD without an interception in season openers, the longest streak in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/E4ZfSH8yN2

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 8, 2023

Not Kadarius Toney’s night so far pic.twitter.com/jBMP0VEmTQ

— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) September 8, 2023

Kadarius Toney has a catch rate of 25% tonight, which is minus-52.5% below expectation, according to @NextGenStats. #Suboptimal

— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) September 8, 2023

Butker makes the 35-yard field goal! pic.twitter.com/i9395BTJQV

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 8, 2023

Mahomes has a lot of time to throw. He is not finding a lot of options to whom to throw it.

— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) September 8, 2023

This ended up being a Patrick Mahomes pick-6 pic.twitter.com/OoKV5gxauW

— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) September 8, 2023

BRIAN BRANCH PICK-SIX IN HIS FIRST NFL GAME

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

The rookie Jack Campbell showing off in coverage

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

Leading at half at home 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/N65uOIwcff

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 8, 2023

That's MISTER Belldozer to you 🫵 pic.twitter.com/NBzX2BEAuC

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 8, 2023

Bro Pat you are something else 😮‍💨 @PatrickMahomes

— Charles Omenihu (@charless_94) September 8, 2023

NEXT MAN UP. pic.twitter.com/B1fx3rdgKR

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 8, 2023

A little Mahomes magic ✨ @PatrickMahomes

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

Another big play from the rookie @RiceRashee11

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

Chiefs results in their last 29 games when they won the turnover margin:

Win
Win
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Win
Win
Win
Win
Win
Win
Win
Win
Win
Win
Win
Win
Win
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Win
Win
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Win
Win
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Win
Win
Win

(dating back to Week 7, 2019)

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) September 8, 2023

Trent McDuffie knocks it loose and the @Chiefs take over! @trent_mcduffie

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

"That's your first one." pic.twitter.com/LXZZfe1VBa

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 8, 2023

MAHOMES SHOWING OFF EARLY 🔥

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

Nice one, Rice! pic.twitter.com/SZQJGJkGm3

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 8, 2023

Welcome to the league, rook 🫡 pic.twitter.com/eXXu6oddxI

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 8, 2023

End of Q1. pic.twitter.com/UELc3p2rbB

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 8, 2023

A 25-minute 1st quarter. Lions lead 7-0 but Chiefs are driving.

— Scott Reiss (@ScottKCTV5) September 8, 2023

First touchdown dots of 2023: Goff to St. Brown! pic.twitter.com/5Z4N1pb5he

— Seth Walder (@SethWalder) September 8, 2023

The Lions get on the board first 😎@jaredgoff16 | @amonra_stbrown

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

Win probability numbers on the Lions fake punt fourth down (this assumes going for it, not faking).

WP Go: 30.3%
WP Punt: 29.7%

— Seth Walder (@SethWalder) September 8, 2023

It's a fake!

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

Chiefs WR snap count after 1 drive

Skyy Moore 6
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 4
Richie James 3
Kadarius Toney 2
Rashee Rice 2
Justin Watson 1
Justyn Ross 0

Out of 6 plays

— Nathan Jahnke (@PFF_NateJahnke) September 8, 2023

Chris Jones (and the Katz brothers) are, in fact, in the building, very close together. pic.twitter.com/3yAgn1aCvJ

— Joshua Brisco (@jbbrisco) September 8, 2023

On the broadcast @melissastark said Chris Jones told her that there has been no communication with the Chiefs for a “week and a half”

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) September 8, 2023

There's a new banner in Kansas City 🏆 @Chiefs

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

The reigning MVP @PatrickMahomes leads his team onto the field 🔥 @Chiefs

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

Beautiful night for some football!!! Let’s go @Chiefs !!!#ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/LfKpnaD4jt

— Meteorologist Warren Sears (@WarrenKCTV5) September 8, 2023

First Mahomes hype speech of the season 🔥 @PatrickMahomes

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— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

I’m told #chiefs star rusher Chris Jones, who is holding out for a new contract, is currently in a suite at Arrowhead to watch KC take on the #lions tonight. The Chiefs knew he was coming and weren’t opposed to him being there.

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) September 8, 2023

Let’s rock chiefs kingdom !!

— Charles Omenihu (@charless_94) September 7, 2023

En route. pic.twitter.com/FuOz2In3TN

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 7, 2023

Reppin’ the red on the road. pic.twitter.com/eCkR9WHAAr

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) September 7, 2023

Chad Henne's family tells @NealJoneskctv5 they are ready for the former Chiefs quarterback to be the Drum Honoree before kickoff. #ChiefsKingdom

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— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) September 7, 2023

Now that’s good bling. ⁦@Chiefs⁩ ⁦@KCTV5⁩ pic.twitter.com/oWlAIqZdtK

— Scott Reiss (@ScottKCTV5) September 7, 2023

Chiefs Kingdom, we are up above making sure all is well.
 
You look ready! ❤️💛
 
Go @Chiefs! pic.twitter.com/hqkud2FOl6

— kolice (@kolice) September 7, 2023

QB1 in #ChiefsKingdom is ready to kickoff the NFL season in Kansas City. Live reports from inside Arrowhead and all around KC hit your @KCTV5 airwaves from 6:00-7:00, I'll see you there! pic.twitter.com/oUIOtqkJp4

— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) September 7, 2023

🚨 NEW LOOK JET 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Df6swFJ2te

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 7, 2023

Here are our inactives for tonight's game:

CB Darius Rush
CB Nic Jones
DE BJ Thompson
OL Wanya Morris
T Lucas Niang
TE Travis Kelce
DT Neil Farrell

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 7, 2023

Our Carolyn Long is out at the 'World's Largest Tailgate.' Find out more about that here: https://t.co/EwCRGj6uKR pic.twitter.com/hRw6auzGJx

— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) September 7, 2023

More @PatrickMahomes bombs otw 🚀 pic.twitter.com/8XvtiJTNp4

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 7, 2023

Presented without comment: Chiefsaholic Jr.

I love Chiefs fans. pic.twitter.com/U3FnWkLflz

— Tejay Cleland (@KWCHTejay) September 7, 2023

We on 10 tonight! 🗣️ @isiah_pachecoRB pic.twitter.com/btFuXx6e5T

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 7, 2023

Chiefs’ TE Travis Kelce officially is out tonight vs. the Lions due to the knee injury he suffered at practice this week.

The Chiefs’ active TEs tonight are Noah Gray, Blake Bell and Matt Bushman.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 7, 2023

Rookie watch 🔜 pic.twitter.com/Hau1scdU92

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 7, 2023

Per source Kelce not playing is out of an abundance of caution. Knee is structurally fine. Swelling going down. Mild discomfort in knee. Hope is to play next Sunday at Jaguars.

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 7, 2023

Breaking News: Travis Kelce is OUT tonight vs. the Lions.

It will be the first game the future Hall of Famer has missed due to injury since his rookie year.

— nick wright (@getnickwright) September 7, 2023

With the news the Kelce is out we’ve seen the line drop to -3.5. WILD since it already dropped 2 points earlier in the week the day the injury happened. pic.twitter.com/Wd4xLQkeP7

— Alex Gold (@AlexGold) September 7, 2023

Breaking News: Travis Kelce is OUT tonight vs. the Lions.

It will be the first game the future Hall of Famer has missed due to injury since his rookie year.

— nick wright (@getnickwright) September 7, 2023

Hey, it's Patrick Mahomes 👋

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— NFL (@NFL) September 7, 2023

We have activated practice squad players TE Matt Bushman and DT Matt Dickerson via Standard Elevation. pic.twitter.com/kMNIEQj3XO

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 7, 2023

She's a beauty. pic.twitter.com/9IppTETRpI

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 7, 2023

Apparently this is the place to be ⁦@Chiefs⁩ ⁦@KCTV5⁩ pic.twitter.com/57bgltbsGM

— Scott Reiss (@ScottKCTV5) September 7, 2023

We've all heard that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Here in Chiefs Kingdom, we sure hope that's the case 🏆 pic.twitter.com/LrOLImFjq9

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 7, 2023

KELCE INJURY UPDATE: The Chiefs star tight end isn't out of Thursday night's game plan. https://t.co/otCA7oQuTG

— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) September 7, 2023