The Kansas City Chiefs shook off a subpar performance during which they blew a 17-point lead and then held on for a 23-20 victory over the Jets Sunday night.
After the Chiefs (3-1) regained the lead on Harrison Butker’s 26-yard field goal with 10:51 remaining, Zach Wilson made his first big mistake for the Jets when he lost a snap. The Chiefs recovered and Mahomes and got the ball at the Jets 47.
Michael Carter II intercepted Mahomes on third-and-20 from the Jets 40 — but it was negated by a holding call on Sauce Gardner.
Mahomes, who had a 25-yard run on third-and-23 to extend the drive, ran for 9 yards on another third down to the Jets 2, sealing the victory.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid tied Tom Landry for fourth on the career list with his 250th regular-season victory.
Mahomes, who became the fastest to 200 NFL touchdown passes, was 18 of 30 for 203 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 51 yards to set the franchise’s career rushing mark for a quarterback. Isiah Pacheco rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries, and Travis Kelce had six catches for 60 yards.
The 3-1 Chiefs play at Minnesota Sunday.