Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions score, stats, and summary for preseason week 2

The Kansas City Chiefs played the Detroit Lions in the second week of the preseason. This was the reigning Super Bowl champions' second preseason game, and similar to last week against the Jacksonville Jaguars, they lost again.

The Lions erased a deficit and came back to win the game 24-23 with the help of a game-winning 43-yard field goal by Jake Bates. The Chiefs have lost both of their preseason games so far, but there is nothing to be worried about.

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Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions stats

Xavier Worthy: NFL: MAY 30 Kansas City Chiefs OTA - Source: Getty

Patrick Mahomes played only in the first quarter of the game, but that was enough to generate a highlight play. Mahomes completed a behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce, and it went viral.

He completed 8/14 of his throws for 93 yards. Kelce finished with one reception for eight yards. Rookie wideout Xavier Worthy had three receptions for 62 yards on six targets and scored his first touchdown in the NFL.

Backup quarterback Chris Oladokun had an impressive outing as he completed 6/7 of his throws for 99 yards and a 64-yard touchdown pass to Cornell Powell.

None of the Lions' starters played today, and both Nate Sudfeld and Hendon Hooker had enough time to leave a good impression. Sudfeld completed 51.8% of his throws for 196 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Hooker completed 12/15 of his throws for 150 yards.

Isaiah Williams led the Lions' receivers with six receptions for 71 yards on eight targets. Deneric Prince, the Chiefs' running back, led both teams in rushing yards with 47 on seven carries.

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Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions summary

Nate Sudfeld- Source: Getty

This game will forever be known as the game in which Patrick Mahomes threw his first behind-the-back pass. Apart from that, Chris Oladokun's performance could help him earn a roster spot behind Mahomes and Carson Wentz.

As for the Lions, they'll finish off their preseason with a game at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers next week. Their season opener is against the Los Angeles Rams, and it will be interesting to see if they'll give opportunities to their starters to play before that.

Mahomes has played both of the preseason games so far, and it's unlikely that he will play against the Chicago Bears next week. The Chiefs will face the Baltimore Ravens to kick off the 2024/2025 NFL season on September 5.