The New York Jets pulled off a stunning upset over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, winning 27-24 in a thrilling game that came down to the wire. The Jets, who were 9.5-point underdogs at home, snapped a two-game losing streak and improved to 2-2 on the season. The Chiefs, who were riding a two-game winning streak, fell to 2-2 and lost their first road game of the year.
Wilson outduels Mahomes
The biggest story of the night was the performance of Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, who outplayed Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes in a surprising display of poise and accuracy. Wilson, who had been struggling in his second season as the starter, completed 25 of 32 passes for 314 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions. He also ran for 42 yards and a crucial first down in the fourth quarter.
Mahomes, on the other hand, had a rough night, throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble. He finished with 28 of 41 for 358 yards and two touchdowns, but he also took four sacks and missed some open receivers. Mahomes was under constant pressure from the Jets’ defense, which recorded six hits and nine hurries on him.
Jets’ defense steps up
The Jets’ defense deserves a lot of credit for holding the Chiefs’ explosive offense to 24 points, well below their season average of 34.3 points per game. The Jets forced three turnovers, including a pick-six by cornerback Bryce Hall in the second quarter that gave them a 14-10 lead. The Jets also stopped the Chiefs on a crucial fourth-and-one at their own 36-yard line with less than two minutes left in the game, sealing the victory.
The Jets’ defense was led by linebacker C.J. Mosley, who had 10 tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble. Safety Marcus Maye had seven tackles and an interception, while defensive end Carl Lawson had two sacks and a fumble recovery.
Taylor Swift sparks controversy
The game was not without controversy, as pop star Taylor Swift was spotted in the stands cheering for the Chiefs. Swift, who is rumored to be dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, wore a red Chiefs jersey with his number and name on it. She also posted several photos and videos on her Instagram story, showing her support for Kelce and his team.
Swift’s presence caused a backlash from some Jets fans, who booed her whenever she appeared on the big screen. Some fans also accused her of being a jinx for the Chiefs, as they lost their first game with her in attendance. Swift did not respond to the criticism, but she did congratulate the Jets on their win in a tweet after the game.
