Mecole Hardman busts loose, Chiefs up 29-20

[KC Wolf]

The Chiefs and Titans have been going back and forth for much of the afternoon, but the Chiefs have moved back in front by a couple of scores early in the fourth quarter.

Rookie wide receiver Mecole Hardman deserves a round of applause for getting them there. Patrick Mahomes jumped to clear the defensive line to hit Hardman for a solid gain over the middle of the field on a third down and Hardman then turned on the jets for a 63-yard sprint into the end zone. The extra point put the Chiefs up 29-20 with just under 12 minutes to play.

The Chiefs got the first score of the second half when Mahomes hit Tyreek Hill for a touchdown that snapped a 13-13 tie. Harrison Butker missed the extra point and the Titans were back on top three plays later when Derrick Henry broke loose for a 68-yard touchdown.

Chris Jones got a sack to end another Titans drive near midfield on the first play of the fourth quarter and the Chiefs used the ensuing punt to set up their move to a nine-point lead.