NEW ORLEANS — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 331 yards and the team prevailed over red-zone woes on Monday night to beat the New Orleans Saints 26-13.
Saints quarterback Derek Carr threw for 185 yards and scored two touchdowns and a pick before leaving the field with an oblique injury.
The game marks the third straight loss for the Saints, now 2-3. The Chiefs improved to 5-0.
Here's what media from around the nation are saying about the Saints loss to the Chiefs:
Instant analysis from Saints' Monday night loss to Chiefs - Saints Wire, John Sigler
Chiefs offense cruises past Saints in MNF as KC moves to 5-0 - ESPN, Adam Teicher and Katherine Terrell
Saints quarterback Derek Carr leaves with oblique injury in another losing night against the Chiefs - Fox Sports
Monday Night Football: Chiefs remain undefeated with 26-13 win over Saints - Pro Football Talk, Charean Williams
Saints quarterback Derek Carr hurt in telling loss to Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs - NOLA.com, Matthew Paras
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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