The New England Patriots defense started its game against the Kansas City Chiefs’ high-octane offense in perfect fashion: after the team’s offense scored a touchdown on the game’s opening drive, it registered an interception when cornerback J.C. Jackson picked off reigning league MVP Patrick Mahomes. Ultimately, however, the unit failed to keep the momentum going and allowed Kansas City to score 20 unanswered points before the half
But even though the Chiefs added another field goal in the early third quarter, the Patriots were starting to get the better of one of the most talented offensive units in all of football.