The Kansas City Chiefs escaped with a 17-14 win over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Clinching the number 1 seed in the AFC playoffs and a 1st round bye.
Atlanta missed a field goal that would have tied the game in the closing seconds.
Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes but said the defense won the game.
Mahomes threw a 25-yard strike to Demarcus Robinson gave the Chiefs a 17-14 lead.
Mahomes also connected with Travis Kelce just before halftime.
Kelce had 7 catches for 98 yards, he became the first tight end in NFL history and the first player in Chiefs history with multiple 100-catch seasons when he hauled in his second pass of the game. He also broke the record for most receiving yards for a tight end in a season.
Chiefs Coach Andy Reid said he needs to do a better job of calling plays.
The Chiefs will close out the regular season next Sunday when they host the Los Angeles Chargers.
Chiefs Coach Andy Reid Monday said he will rest selected players.
Sundays game has been shifted to a late afternoon game with kick-off set for 3:25p.
Chiefs Kingdom Monday night beginning at 6 pm on Country 101.7FM.
The Monday night game has Buffalo at New England. Coverage begins at 7 pm on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM.
