The Kansas City offense started out the way it left off against the Las Vegas Raiders: explosive and efficient. A nine-play, 86-yard opening drive was capped off by a touchdown run by Travis Kelce on a direct snap. Then — following a fumble recovery by the defense — Harrison Butker added a field goal. The third drive was similar to the first: eight plays for 65 yards, finishing with a touchdown run — this time by returning running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
But that was it. The next six drives ended in punts, turnovers and halftime. The offensive tackles struggled to slow down rookie Micah Parsons, who ended up with two sacks, four tackles and multiple pressures.