Mahomes throws 2 TD passes as Chiefs beat Commanders 24-14

Published August 20, 2022 5:20 PM

By DAVID SMALE
Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes led two similar touchdown drives and the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Washington Commanders 24-14 in a preseason game. The first one was a 12-play, 87-yard drive in 5:28, capped by a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jody Fortson. The second was a 12-play, 82-yard drive that took 5:25 and was capped by a 7-yard touchdown to Fortson. Mahomes finished 12 of 19 for 162 yards. Washington starter Carson Wentz played three series and finished 6 of 9 for 64 yards. Backups Taylor Heinicke and Sam Howell led touchdown drives. Heinicke led an 11-play, 84-yard drive, capped by a 9-yard touchdown to Cam Sims just before halftime. Howell led a 93-yard drive in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to 17-14.

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