SANTA CLARA, Calif. — — Patrick Mahomes overcame two interceptions to deliver a few big plays with his feet and the Kansas City Chiefs remained the league’s only undefeated team, beating the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 Sunday in a Super Bowl rematch.
The stakes and the quality of play weren’t at the same level as eight months ago, But the result was the same with Kansas City winning its fifth straight over San Francisco, including two Super Bowls.
The 49ers were driving with a chance to erase a 14-12 deficit.
A miscommunication between backup receiver Ronnie Bell and Brock Purdy led to an interception by Chris Roland-Wallace. The Chiefs then turned that into a touchdown thanks in part to a 33-yard scramble by Mahomes that was his longest regular-season run ever.
Mahomes then scored on a 1-yard scramble on fourth-and-goal for his first rushing touchdown since the 2022 season.
That was one of four TD runs on the day for Kansas City, with Kareem Hunt getting two in the first half and Mecole Hardman icing it with an 18-yarder in the fourth quarter.
Mahomes finished 16 for 27 for 154 yards and has eight interceptions and six passing touchdowns this season.
Purdy wasn’t much better as the defenses had the better of this game. He went 17 for 31 for 212 yards with two TD runs and three interceptions. His third pick came in the end zone midway through the fourth quarter with San Francisco trying to mount a comeback.
Next, the Chiefs visit Las Vegas next Sunday.