Mahomes vs Hurts Live: NFL results today shake up playoff race
09.02.2026 - 10:21:01
NFL Results Today: QB Fireworks and Season-Defining Drives
The headliner was a primetime banger: the Kansas City Chiefs edging the Philadelphia Eagles in a thriller that felt every bit like a Super Bowl preview. Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts turned this into a quarterback masterclass, and the box score looks like a video game.
Mahomes went off for 326 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and just 1 interception, carving up coverages with those trademark off-platform lasers. On the other side, Hurts answered with 301 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 1 rushing TD, and 1 pick, keeping the Eagles in it with clutch runs and some gutsy 4th-down throws.
The NFL scores live feed went nuclear in the fourth quarter. Down 27-24 with under three minutes left, Mahomes took the ball at his own 18 and went full MVP mode: a 24-yard seam shot to Travis Kelce, a sideline dart to Rashee Rice, then the dagger – a 19-yard touchdown strike to Marquez Valdes-Scantling on a perfectly placed corner route. Arrowhead erupted, and the Chiefs walked away with a 31-27 win that will be all over highlight reels tonight.
Key Stats: Stars Show Up, Defenses Bend and Break
Patrick Mahomes (KC): 28/39, 326 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT. He started a bit slow but absolutely owned the money downs. On 3rd-and-long, he was surgical, especially on a ridiculous scramble-and-launch play where he hit Kelce for 32 over the middle after dodging two rushers.
Jalen Hurts (PHI): 25/37, 301 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; plus 9 carries for 54 rushing yards and a rushing TD. Hurts’ ability to extend plays kept the Eagles alive, and his back-shoulder fade to A.J. Brown in the third quarter was pure art. But a late desperation shot into double coverage turned into that lone interception, and it was costly.
Travis Kelce reminded everyone why he’s still That Guy: 9 catches, 112 yards, 1 TD, including a huge 3rd-and-8 conversion on the game-winning drive where he boxed out the defender like a power forward. For Philly, A.J. Brown posted 7 catches, 108 yards, 1 TD, bullying corners on slants and deep digs.
Defensively, Chris Jones and the Chiefs’ front picked their moment perfectly. On the Eagles’ final drive, down four with under a minute, Hurts set up for one last shot. He had DeVonta Smith streaking up the right sideline, but Jones ripped through the line for a huge sack on 3rd-and-10, forcing a desperate 4th-and-long heave that fell incomplete. Ballgame.
Other Results Shaking Up the Day
While Chiefs–Eagles stole the spotlight, other NFL results today mattered big-time for the playoff picture:
- Baltimore Ravens took care of business behind Lamar Jackson, who threw for 248 yards, 2 TD, and added 63 rushing yards. It wasn’t as flashy as Mahomes–Hurts, but it was ruthlessly efficient, and that’s what makes the Ravens terrifying in January.
- Buffalo Bills finally got a clean Josh Allen game: 287 passing yards, 2 TD, 0 INT. When Allen protects the ball, Buffalo looks like a legit AFC threat again.
- Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense were more grind than fireworks, but Burrow still tossed for 262 yards and 2 TD, including a tight-window strike to Ja’Marr Chase on a crucial 4th-and-4. It won’t lead the touchdown highlights, but it was clutch as hell.
Playoff Picture: Chiefs Climb, Eagles Feel the Heat
This Chiefs win is massive. In the AFC, that extra W could be the difference between a first-round bye and a brutal Wild Card matchup. Kansas City just strengthened its grip on a top seed, while the Eagles might have lost some margin for error in a stacked NFC race.
The NFL standings are shifting in real time. With the Chiefs’ win and key victories from contenders like the Ravens and Bills, seeding tiebreakers and head-to-head results are going to matter more than ever. Meanwhile, the Eagles now have to fend off surging NFC rivals who are suddenly eyeing that top seed.
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Beat Writer Take: This Felt Like a January Statement
I’m just going to say it: this looked and felt like a conference-title-level game. The tempo, the tension, the precision from both quarterbacks – it all screamed postseason. Mahomes once again showed why, when it’s winning time, he’s the cheat code of the league. That final drive? That’s the kind of sequence that swings MVP votes and locks in 1-seeds.
On the flip side, Hurts was incredible for most of the night, but that last interception and the stalled final drive will sting. You can’t pin this loss on him alone – the defense gave up too many explosives, and the pass rush disappeared in the fourth – but in games like this, your QB is under the brightest spotlight. He was great, but Mahomes was just a little bit greater.
From a big-picture angle, the Chiefs look absolutely Super Bowl bound if they keep this balance: Mahomes cooking, Kelce uncoverable, and a defense that can crank up the heat when it matters most. The Eagles are still clearly an NFC powerhouse, but tonight exposed how thin the margin is at the top. One missed assignment, one no-call, one turnover – that’s the difference between the 1-seed and a road playoff trip.
What's Next? Keep One Eye on the Standings
NFL results today did more than just give us highlight-reel touchdowns – they rewired the playoff math. Every throw from guys like Mahomes, Hurts, Lamar, Allen, and Burrow is now carrying seeding weight, tie-breaker implications, and yes, Super Bowl vibes.
Before you log off, check how today's chaos reshaped the board, from division leads to wildcard logjams.
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