6 shocking stats from Chiefs' seismic upset of Patriots
The Kansas City Chiefs stunned the football world Thursday, stepping onto the world champions' home turf and running circles around them en route to a 42-27 drubbing that threw major doubt on the New England Patriots' hopes of a repeat title.
Here are six stats from the game that will take some time to digest before they feel real:
In the Brady Era, the Patriots are 105-0 at home when taking a lead into the 4th quarter.
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) September 8, 2017
105-1 now.
42 points is the most allowed by the Patriots in the Bill Belichick era
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) September 8, 2017
This was Belichick's 273rd game as head coach of the Patriots.
Chiefs have gained 536 yards, the most allowed by Patriots in the Bill Belichick era. Previous high: 507 yards by Denver in 2014 AFCCG
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) September 8, 2017
Can you tell that it wasn't a very good day for the Patriots defensively?
Kareem Hunt - 246 scrimmage yards
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 8, 2017
Most Scrimmage Yards in 1st Career Game - NFL History
via @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/OR0Bocj2fN
The rookie might be pretty good.
Alex Smith 75-Yard passing touchdowns, per @ESPNStatsInfo:
— Chris Sprow (@SprowESPN) September 8, 2017
2005-16: 2
Tonight: 2
So Smith can throw deep, after all.
As was noted on game broadcast
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 8, 2017
Tyreek Hill is the 1st player in NFL history with a 60-yard TD in 5 straight games
via @EliasSports
He's fast.