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AP Rapid Reaction LIVE: Let’s talk Chiefs and Lions

Banner night at Arrowhead did not disappoint — except that the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Detroit Lions 21-20.

Patrick Mahomes tried to find ways to move the ball downfield connecting with 11 different receivers.

8 different @Chiefs caught a pass in the first half #Kickoff2023 pic.twitter.com/mt7IOWeRv2

— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023

But the Chiefs were missing Travis Kelce — and the offense just didn’t seem to fire on all cylinders as usual.

Jawaan Taylor held the Lions’ edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson at bay.