Kansas City, MO — In a nail-biting showdown at Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs edged out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-24 in overtime, with Kareem Hunt scoring the game-winning touchdown. The Sunday night clash kept fans on the edge of their seats as the two teams traded the lead throughout a fierce four quarters.

Kansas City struck first with a 40-yard field goal by kicker Harrison Butker, putting the Chiefs up 3-0 in the first quarter. Tampa Bay responded in the second quarter with a 7-yard touchdown run by Rachaad White, marking an 11-play, 70-yard drive that gave the Buccaneers a 7-3 lead. However, Kansas City quickly answered. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes connected with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins for a 1-yard touchdown pass, ending another 11-play drive and securing a 10-7 lead for Kansas City as the teams entered halftime.

The third quarter saw Tampa Bay’s offense surge ahead. Baker Mayfield threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end Cade Otton, reclaiming the lead for the Buccaneers at 14-10. Tampa Bay later extended their advantage to 17-10 with a 47-yard field goal from Chase McLaughlin.

Kansas City, however, rallied early in the fourth quarter. Mahomes found Samaje Perine for a 7-yard touchdown pass, leveling the score at 17-17. The Chiefs then pushed ahead with Mahomes connecting with Hopkins again, this time on a 5-yard touchdown pass. With less than five minutes left, the Chiefs held a 24-17 lead. But Tampa Bay refused to back down; Mayfield led a rapid 10-play, 71-yard drive, capping it off with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Miller, tying the game at 24-24 and sending the matchup into overtime.

In the overtime period, Kansas City marched down the field with a decisive 10-play, 70-yard drive. Kareem Hunt’s 2-yard touchdown run sealed the Chiefs’ victory at 30-24, capping a thrilling back-and-forth game that highlighted resilience and strategic play on both sides.