Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2022 Football Game Recap

Lions Fall to Chiefs in Week 16 Matchup

The Detroit Lions fell to the Kansas City Chiefs in a Week 16 matchup on Saturday, December 24, 2022. The final score of the game was 34-20, with the Chiefs taking the victory and the Lions suffering their 10th loss of the season.

Chiefs Dominate First Half

The Chiefs started the game strong, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. The Lions responded with a field goal on their first drive, but the Chiefs continued to dominate in the first half. They scored two more touchdowns and a field goal, taking a 24-3 lead into halftime.

The Lions struggled to move the ball on offense in the first half, gaining just 84 yards and failing to convert a third down. The Chiefs, on the other hand, had 214 yards of offense and converted 5 of 10 third downs.

Lions Make a Comeback Attempt

The Lions came out strong in the second half, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive to cut the Chiefs' lead to 24-10. They continued to fight back, scoring a field goal and a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

However, the Chiefs held on for the win, scoring a field goal of their own in the fourth quarter. The Lions had a chance to tie the game late, but Jared Goff threw an interception in the end zone with just over a minute remaining.

Goff Struggles, Chiefs Defense Shines

Jared Goff had a tough day against the Chiefs defense, completing just 19 of 34 passes for 171 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. He was also sacked four times and finished the game with a passer rating of 65.8.

The Chiefs defense was outstanding, limiting the Lions to just 250 yards of offense. They also forced two turnovers and sacked Goff four times. Chris Jones led the way with two sacks and three tackles for loss.

Chiefs Improve to 12-3, Lions Fall to 5-10

The win improved the Chiefs to 12-3 on the season and kept them in contention for the AFC West title. The Lions, on the other hand, fell to 5-10 with the loss and were eliminated from playoff contention.

The Chiefs will face the Denver Broncos in Week 17, while the Lions will host the Chicago Bears.