Here’s what happened in our simulation:
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes contained pressure, wide receiver Mecole Hardman’s tires showed — and the defense was dominant.
At least that’s what happened in EA Universe.
Mahomes threw two interceptions on back-to-back throws to start the game. Both passes intercepted by Stephon Gilmore. The problem was the Colts could only manage three points as the defense hung up on Jonathan Taylor on third downs.
The Chiefs offense was only on the field for 23 minutes of the game as Mahomes methodically put it in the right hands to score.
Hardman secured a 75-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter. He finished the day with one touchdown, but helped move down the field in big moments of the game.
The Colts continued to flirt with being in the contest, but the Chiefs defense was making a big play or stop to spark their momentum. It happened early in the first quarter, with a tackle for a loss by Leo Chenal – then a sack by Frank Clark and Chris Jones. The Chiefs defense also managed to end a huge 14-play drive with a turnover on downs to start the fourth quarter.
Jones single-handedly iced the game. He had back-to-back downs in which he recorded a sack, then strip-sacked Matt Ryan for a touchdown.
Remarkable statistics
Matt Ryan 44/46, 465 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Patrick Mahomes 21/28, 291 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
Clyde Edwards-Helaire 17 att, 62 yards, 2 TDs
Jonathan Taylor 15 att, 64 yards, 1 fumble, 10 rec, 59 yards
JuJu Smith-Schuster 6 rec, 67 yards, 1 TD
Mecole Hardman 4 rec, 124 yards, 1 TD
Travis Kelce 5 rec, 47 yards
Leo Chenal 15 total, 6 solo, 1 TFL
Nick Bolton 18 total, 6 solo, 1 TFL
Chris Jones 7 total, 5 solo, 5 TFL, 4 sacks, 1 TD
Joshua Williams 10 total, 3 solo, 1 INT
Frank Clark 5 total, 2 solo, 1.5 sacks
For Week 4, the Chiefs will be at Raymond James Stadium facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football. Before that, we’ll see how this game would play in EA Universe.
