Chiefs edged Giants and look to build momentum, but the path remains narrow. Mahomes carried the offense late, leveraging improved time in the pocket and downfield options as the running game trudged forward. The defense forced turnovers and Nick Bolton anchored the back end, yet the run game and pass protection still show warts. The plan: lean into a smarter run diet, incorporate Bashard Smith and Rashee Rice in space, and keep pressure on Baltimore by sustaining pass protection and edge containment.