Meanwhile, the Chiefs' defense held the Buccaneers to two three-and-out schemes in Kansas City's two-scoring game, allowing the Chiefs to score 14 unanswered points. Tampa Bay refused to give up, however, as quarterback Baker Mayfield led a game-winning 71-yard scoring drive in the final seconds of regulation.

However, Tampa Bay chose overtime rather than attempt a two-point conversion, and after a fortuitous coin toss before overtime, the Chiefs regained possession and never relinquished it.

Kansas City is now 8-0 to start the year, and since last season the Chiefs have won a franchise-record 14 straight games (including the playoffs). The Chiefs have also now won eight straight games in which they trailed at some point in the second half, an NFL record.

Regarding injuries, Coach Reid mentioned wide receiver Mecole Hardman (shoulder), Mahomes (ankle), defensive end George Karlaftis (hip) and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (knee), but added that each of these players is capable was to recover. Enter the game.

The Chiefs must now turn things around quickly with a matchup against the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium this Sunday.