They blocked what would have been the game-winning field goal to defeat the Denver Broncos 16-14 on Sunday.
With less than two minutes remaining in the game, Kansas City had a two-point lead. However, Denver drove down the field, squandered the clock, and set their field goal. Although it would have been a very simple 35-yard try, the Chiefs managed to get the ball to maintain their hopes of going unbeaten this season.
On the game's last play, Leo Chenal blocked Will Lutz's 35-yard attempt, maintaining the Chiefs' flawless record and 9-0 start to the season. The Chiefs have now won 15 straight games since last Christmas thanks to the victory.
Lutz's attempt was intercepted by him after he pancaked his man. This is not the first time Chenal has used a block to alter a game. In last season's Super Bowl, he was credited with blocking the extra point that allowed Kansas City to kick a game-winning field goal and force overtime by keeping the Chiefs' deficit at three.
The Denver Broncos had done everything correctly up until that point, including sacking Patrick Mahomes four times and allowing rookie quarterback Box Nix to lead a spectacular last drive and throw two touchdowns to set up the game-winning opportunity.
However, the Chiefs' current winning streak of 15 games is unique. Since the Green Bay Packers won 19 consecutive in 2010–11, they have the longest winning run and are the fifth Super Bowl champions to begin the season with a perfect 9–0 record.
The team managed by Andy Reid has now won nine straight games after falling behind in the second half and outscoring opponents by 38 points in the fourth quarter or overtime.
