Kansas City answered a rocky start with a decisive SNF win, led by Mahomes’ efficient night, Kelce’s space-age routes, and Brown's red-zone impact. Pacheco pushed through heavy traffic while the defense locked in after Detroit’s early clock control. Omenihu and Chenal helped tip the scales, and Jones battled through an injury to influence the late pressure. Butker’s miss looms as a caveat in a game that otherwise reinforced KC’s high-ceiling offense.

Fantasy takeaway: Mahomes remains a top-floor passer with a versatile receiving corps, Kelce and Brown delivering steady weekly value, and Pacheco nudging into reliable RB2 territory thanks to workload and goal-line chances. KC’s kicking volatility adds a small wrinkle for fantasy managers in tight games against strong defenses.