G'day footy fans and welcome to our live coverage of a massive Week 1 NFL showdown! It's the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the plucky Detroit Lions in the season-opening edition of 'Sunday Night Football'. We'll be with you all game with the major updates, key plays, and a bit of Aussie analysis. Refresh often for the latest.
FINAL SCORE: Kansas City Chiefs 20 - Detroit Lions 21
Fourth Quarter
0:00 - BALL GAME! The Lions' defence holds firm! It's a fourth-down stop in the final seconds to seal a monumental upset. The Lions, written off by many, have gone into Arrowhead and stolen a win from the champs. What a performance.
1:55 - TOUCHDOWN, LIONS! They've done it! David Montgomery punches it in from close range after a huge drive. The Lions go for two and convert! They lead 21-20. The pressure is now squarely on Patrick Mahomes. Unbelievable scenes.
5:45 - CHIEFS TAKE THE LEAD. It wasn't pretty, but they get it done. Mahomes finds a wide-open Jerick McKinnon for a short touchdown. The extra point is good. Chiefs lead 20-13. Can Jared Goff and the Lions respond?
10:30 - Lions force a punt! The Chiefs' drive stalls near midfield. The Detroit defence is standing tall in this second half. Huge few minutes coming up. The tension is absolutely electric.
Third Quarter
END 3Q - Chiefs 13, Lions 13. We are set for a grandstand finish. Both defences have tightened up, but you just feel Mahomes is about to cook.
5:10 - Chiefs tie it up with a field goal. Kansas City puts together a solid drive but can't find the end zone. Harrison Butker nails the kick and we're all square at 13-13. This is anyone's game now.
Lions' defence comes up big. They force a crucial three-and-out, giving their offence a chance to build on the lead. The momentum swings back and forth.
Second Quarter
HALFTIME - Lions 14, Chiefs 10. A stunning first half sees the underdog Lions take a lead into the break. The Chiefs look rusty, while Detroit has been sharp and fearless.
Two-Minute Warning - CHIEFS ANSWER BACK. Patrick Mahomes does what he does best, scrambling and extending the play before hitting Travis Kelce for a red-zone touchdown. The champs are on the board. Chiefs 10, Lions 14.
8:15 - LIONS STRIKE AGAIN! Jared Goff leads a brilliant drive, capped off with a touchdown pass to Josh Reynolds. The Lions are full of running and have a 14-3 lead. Arrowhead Stadium is in a state of shock. You need a bit of 77luck to get a roll on against the champs, and Detroit has all of it right now. For a different kind of game where fortune can play a part, check out 77luck.
First Quarter
END 1Q - Lions 7, Chiefs 3. A surprising start in Kansas City as the visitors take the early advantage.
7:30 - Chiefs get on the board. After a slow start, the Chiefs offence moves the ball into field goal range. Harrison Butker splits the uprights. Lions 7, Chiefs 3.
10:45 - TOUCHDOWN, LIONS! What a start for the visitors! The Lions drive straight down the field, and Jared Goff finds Amon-Ra St. Brown for the score. A massive statement to open the game. Lions 7, Chiefs 0.
Pre-Game
The stage is set at a rocking Arrowhead Stadium. The big pre-game news is that Chiefs' superstar tight end Travis Kelce IS active and will play after a knee scare during the week. That's a huge boost for the home side. For the Lions, all eyes are on their young, hungry defence to see if they can contain the magic of Patrick Mahomes.
Key Talking Points:
Rust vs Momentum: The Chiefs are the champs, but they famously looked rusty in Week 1 last year. The Lions are riding a wave of belief. Who wins that mental battle?
The Kelce Factor: How healthy is Travis Kelce really? His connection with Mahomes is the engine of this offence.
Goff's Redemption: Lions QB Jared Goff has a point to prove on the big stage. A win here would silence his critics for good.
Stick with us for all the live action. It's shaping up to be a bonza game
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