Chiefs beat Jets 35-12 as Walker scores three touchdowns

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the New York Jets 35-12 on November 8, ending a two-game losing streak as running back Kenneth Walker scored three touchdowns. The loss was the Jets’ fourth in a row and left them 2-7. Kansas City improved to 6-2.

Walker finished with 143 yards from scrimmage, including 102 rushing yards and two touchdown receptions. Patrick Mahomes threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, both to Walker. The Chiefs’ defense sacked Jets quarterback Geno Smith five times and kept New York out of the end zone.

Kansas City led 14-12 at halftime, then scored twice in the third quarter to extend its advantage. Walker capped an eight-play, 82-yard drive with a touchdown run that made the score 28-12. The Jets had minus-9 yards of offense in the third quarter, according to the game account.

Mahomes was hit on his throwing arm by Jets rookie David Bailey late in the first half as he attempted a pass. The hit forced a fumble, and Mahomes went to the sideline holding his elbow. He returned for Kansas City’s next possession, completing a 12-yard pass to Travis Kelce and running for seven yards. The Chiefs did not substitute for him.

Coach Andy Reid said at halftime that Mahomes...