Miscues and late stops by the Chiefs lead to another Falcons loss
The Atlanta Falcons had plenty of opportunities to beat Kansas City but miscues and trouble converting on third down helped the Chiefs hold on for a narrow 22-17 victory
By RICK FARLOW
Published - Sep 23, 2024, 09:59 AM ET
Last Updated - Sep 23, 2024, 09:59 AM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — On a night when the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs struggled offensively, the Atlanta Falcons had ample opportunity to hand Kansas City its first loss Sunday.
Injuries to the offensive line hurt at the end as the Falcons failed to convert on fourth-and-1, allowing the Chiefs to escape with a 22-17 win.
The Falcons and quarterback Kirk Cousins had the Chiefs on the ropes with about a minute left. They had third-and-1 on the Kansas City 13, knowing a touchdown would put Atlanta (1-2) ahead.
But they couldn't gain a single yard.
