Mahomes and Chiefs Outduel 49ers in Wild Back-and-Forth Shootout

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The Kansas City Chiefs moved to 4-6 on the season after posting their 3rd straight win against the red hot 49ers in San Francisco.  Mahomes threw 6 TDs, 3 to Tyreek Hill, 2 to Kelce, and 1 to Watkins.  The running game was non-existent for the Chiefs as they only managed 48 yards on 19 attempts, but the passing attack overcame 2 early picks by the 49ers to lead the Chiefs to the win.  

The Chiefs defense came in determined to not let the league's leading rusher, Raheem Mostert, beat them.  Mostert had rushed for over 170 yards in each of the last 2 games and the 49ers success is due mostly to Mostert's success.  The plan worked, although Mostert did manage to get 96 yards and a TD, he was held in check on most of his 19 carries and wasn't allowed to break the big runs like he has in most games this season.  The Chiefs harrassed QB Jake Bentley into 3 costly interceptions, including one late in the 4th.  The Chiefs held a slim 4 point lead when Malcolm Butler picked off Bentley with around 4 minutes left in the game.  The Chiefs managed to run out the clock and the 49ers never saw the ball again.  The Chiefs defense also added 3 more sacks to their season total.  

The win keeps the faint pulse of a Chiefs playoff spot still beating.  The loss drops the 49ers to 7-3, but still in good shape in the NFC playoff race.  Week 12 has the Chiefs at home against the division rival Las Vegas Raiders (4-6), who are in the same boat as the Chiefs fighting for their playoff lives.  The game should have a playoff feel to it as the loser is unlikely to make the playoffs.  The 49ers will host the 2-7 Buccaneers.