Chiefs vs. Buccaneers live score, updates, highlights from NFL ‘Monday Night Football’ game | Sporting News

Posted by November 4, 2024 Football
Chiefs vs. Buccaneers live score, updates, highlights from NFL ‘Monday Night Football’ game | Sporting News

This week’s “Monday Night Football” matchup is a battle of two playoff contenders, as the undefeated Chiefs host the Buccaneers.

The defending-champion Chiefs enter the game as the lone undefeated team remaining in the NFL with a 7-0 record. Kansas City has a 13-game winning streak dating back to last season, with six of those victories coming at home.

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Despite the success, the Chiefs haven’t lit up the scoreboards as Patrick Mahomes has just eight touchdowns and nine interceptions. However, the Chiefs defense is one of the best in the league, and are one of five teams allowing under 300 yards per game on the year.

As for Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers are 4-4 on the season, one game back of the first-place Falcons in the NFC South. However, Tampa Bay has lost two straight and three of its last four games, so the Buccaneers are looking to get back on track Monday night.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield is having another strong season, as he’s already totaled 2,189 passing yards with a 21 touchdowns, which lead the league entering Week 9. However, he also has nine interceptions on the year, one behind Jordan Love for the league lead.

Here is what you need to know about the Week 9 “Monday Night Football” matchup.

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Chiefs vs. Buccaneers score

  1 2 3 4 F
Buccaneers 0 7 10 0  
Chiefs 3 7 0 14  

Chiefs vs. Buccaneers live updates, results, highlights from ‘Monday Night Football’

10:52 p.m.: The Chiefs defense comes up huge by sacking Mayfield on second down. That leads to a Mayfield incomplete pass on third down, forcing Tampa Bay to punt on 4th-and-16.

Chiefs 24, Buccaneers 17

10:46 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Mahomes finds Hopkins for the second time tonight to take the lead. Buccaneers now trail by a TD with 4:17 left 

10:43 p.m.: The Chiefs are methodically moving down the field, as Mahomes completes to Justin Watson for a first down on 3rd-and-5. Then, Hunt continues his big half with a 12-yard run to get into the red zone.

10:39 p.m.: The Chiefs run the ball three straight times, but can’t convert a first down until they run it once more on fourth down with Hunt, who picks up the first down to get past midfield.

10:37 p.m.: The Mahomes-Kelce connection continues, as the tight end catches two passes to begin the drive, including a first down.

10:33 p.m.: The Buccaneers find themselves in 3rd-and-long, and Mayfield tries to scramble for the first but comes two yards short. Mahomes is back as Kansas City’s offense returns to the field.

10:31 p.m.: Mahomes has an ankle injury, but Lisa Salters reports he will return when the Chiefs get the ball back.

Chiefs 17, Buccaneers 17

10:27 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! On third down, Mahomes scrambles but tosses to Samaje Perine for the score. However, Mahomes appears to get injured on the play, as he jammed his left leg in the ground and needed help getting off the field. 

End of third quarter: Buccaneers 17, Chiefs 10

10:21 p.m.: More Kareem Hunt for the Chiefs, who picks up 10 more yards to create a goal-to-go situation. Chiefs will have 2nd-and-goal to begin the fourth quarter.

10:17 p.m.: Hunt picks up 15 yards to get the Chiefs into the red zone. That’s now five rushes for 35 yards for Hunt on this drive alone.

10:15 p.m.: The Chiefs open the drive with two Kareem Hunt runs to secure the first down. Then, on third down, Mahomes completes to Hardman for another first down, keeping the drive alive.

Buccaneers 17, Chiefs 10

10:07 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! A questionable facemask penalty pushes the Buccaneers back 15 yards, but the Buccaneers are able to get enough yards to allow for a field-goal attempt. Chase McLaughlin drills the field goal to stretch the lead to seven.

10:01 p.m.: Mayfield and Otton connect again to open the drive, then once more on 3rd-and-12 to extend the drive. Tampa Bay is at the Chiefs 28 and driving.

9:55 p.m.: The Chiefs find themselves in another 3rd-and-long, and Calijah Kancey gets to Mahomes in the backfield for the sack to end the drive and force the punt.

Buccaneers 14, Chiefs 10

9:50 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Mayfield finds Cade Otton in the endzone to open the half with a score and grap a four-point lead.

9:48 p.m.: Sean Tucker gets three straight runs to open the drive, one of which included a Kansas City horsecollar tackle. The Bucs are now well into Chiefs territory.

9:45 p.m.: The Buccaneers open the half with a bug Bucky Irvin return to midfield. Tampa Bay’s offense has good field position to start the drive.

Halftime: Chiefs 10, Buccaneers 7

9:30 p.m.: The Chiefs appear ready to run out the clock, but two Samaje Perine runs get Kansas City in position to try to get in field goal range. However, the Buccaneers sack Mahomes to end the drive and the half.

9:27 p.m.: Mayfield runs for a first down a quarterback draw, but the play is wiped out by a holding penalty. Mayfield then scrambles for 10 on 3rd-and-14, to create 4th-and-4 and force a punt.

9:23 p.m.: FUMBLE! Kelce fumbles to end the Chiefs drive near midfield, as the Buccaneers recover. Tampa Bay now has 53 seconds to try and get points before halftime.

9:19 p.m.: After throwing just one incompletion all night, Mahomes throws two on back-to-back plays, setting up a 3rd-and-long. However, that’s no problem as Mahomes and Kelce connect for 21 yards to keep the drive alive.

9:13 p.m.: Buccaneers go three-and-out, as a second-down sack dooms the Buccaneers on this drive. Kansas City will get the ball back with two minutes left in the half.

Chiefs 10, Buccaneers 7

9:07 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Mahomes and Hopkins complete the drive with a three-yard score to retake the lead. That’s Hopkins’ first touchdown as a Chief.

9:06 p.m.: On 3rd-and-long again, Mahomes somehow completes to Hopkins downfield for an incredible 35-yard connection. Kansas City has the ball at the Bucs’ three-yard-line.

9:03 p.m.: 3rd-and-10 is no problem for Mahomes, who finds Watson for a 19-yard catch to get beyond midfield.

9:00 p.m.: Mahomes connects with Justin Watson for a first down, but is then sacked on second down to set up third-and-long.

Buccaneers 7, Chiefs 3

8:53 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Rachaad White runs for a a seven-yard touchdown to get Tampa Bay on the board for his first touchdown of the season.

8:52 p.m.: Mayfield now finds Shepard through the air for 13 yards for another first down to get within the 10-yard line.

8:50 p.m.: Sterling Shepard takes a jet sweep 19 yards in to Chiefs territory, and the Bucs are driving for the first time tonight.

End of first quarter: Chiefs 3, Buccaneers 0

8:44 p.m.: Tampa Bay appears to go three-and-out, but a Chiefs holding penalty gives the Bucs a new set of downs. 

Chiefs 3, Buccaneers 0

8:38 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! The Chiefs lose ten yards on a busted reverse to Xavier Worthy and can’t overcome the negative yards. Harrison Butker nails a field goal to open the scoring.

8:35 p.m.: Two DeAndre Hopkins completions gets the Chiefs deep into Tampa Bay territory, then Patrick Mahomes scrambles seven yards for another first down in the red zone.

8:31 p.m.: Baker Mayfield is almost picked off, but Justin Reid drops the ball downfield. Then, on third down, George Karlaftis bats down a Mayfield pass to end the drive and force a punt. Mecole Hardman returns the ball 32 yards to give Kansas City the ball near midfield.

8:27 p.m.: Two Baker Mayfield passes get the Buccaneers out of their own endzone, first a Cade Otton catch then a Rachaad White reception.

8:23 p.m.: On third down, Vita Vea sacks Patrick Mahomes for a 10-yard loss that keeps Kansas City from trying a field goal. Tampa Bay will get the ball from the five-yard line following a punt.

8:22 p.m.: Patrick Mahomes initially found Xavier Worthy for a 32-yard gain to the one-yard-line, but replay then determines Worthy was out of bounds. Kansas City now has 2nd-and-long instead of 1st-and-goal.

8:19 p.m.: Travis Kelce has two catches already in this game, the latest an 11-yard snag for a first down. Kansas City is past midfield and driving.

8:15 p.m.: We are underway from Kansas City! The Chiefs will start with the ball first from their own 30.

7:28 p.m.: It’s raining in Kansas City tonight so it could be a sloppy game.

7:05 p.m.: Taylor Swift is in the building to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs.

6:49 p.m.: For the Chiefs inactives, JuJu Smith-Schuster is out with a hamstring injury, while Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a healthy scratch.

6:46 p.m.: Tampa Bay officially announced its inactives for the night, which includes Evans and McMillan.

6:37 p.m.: Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Jalen McMillan not play today due to a hamstring injury, which is a tough blow for an offense already missing Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

6:29 p.m.: On the other side, quarterback Baker Mayfield also arrived at Arrowhead Stadium for the game.

6:04 p.m.: Patrick Mahomes arrives for the Chiefs’ Monday night game against the Buccaneers.

What time does Chiefs vs. Buccaneers start?

  • Date: Monday, Nov. 4
  • Time: 8:15 p.m. ET

The game will  be played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, with kickoff at 7:15 p.m. local time, which is 8:15 p.m. ET.

How to watch Chiefs vs. Buccaneers

  • TV channel: ESPN, ABC
  • Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo

“Monday Night Football” will air on ESPN and ABC as it usually does, with the ManningCast being simulcast on ESPN2. The game can be streamed on ESPN+ Fubo, with Fubo offering a free trial for new users.

Chiefs schedule 2024

Here is a look at the Chiefs upcoming schedule after Monday night.

Date Opponent Time
Nov. 10 vs. Broncos 1:00 p.m. ET
Nov. 17 @ Bills 4:25 p.m. ET
Nov. 24 @ Panthers 1:00 p.m. ET
Nov. 29 vs. Raiders 3:00 p.m. ET
Dec. 8 vs. Chargers 8:20 p.m. ET

Buccaneers schedule 2024

This is who the Buccaneers will be facing following Week 9.

Date Opponent Time
Nov. 10 vs. 49ers 1:00 p.m. ET
Nov. 24 @ Giants 1:00 p.m. ET
Dec. 1 @ Panthers 1:00 p.m. ET
Dec. 8 vs. Raiders 1:00 p.m. ET
Dec. 15 @ Chargers 4:25 p.m. ET

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