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Chiefs Defeat Lions 30-17 at Arrowhead Stadium

Sunday, October 12, 2025, 8:20 PM ET · Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City Chiefs 30, Detroit Lions 17, final. Our NFL picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs beat Detroit Lions 30-17 at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2025.

In an impressive display at Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs secured a 30-17 victory over the Detroit Lions. This matchup showcased the Chiefs' ability to bounce back after a recent loss, improving their record to 4-3, while the Lions fell to 4-3 following their four-game winning streak.

The Chiefs entered the game with a home record of 3-1, having averaged 22.1 points scored and 19.8 points allowed over their last ten games, despite a recent loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Their last five games showed a record of 2-3, with an average of 25.0 points scored and 21.4 points allowed. In contrast, the Lions had an impressive away record of 4-1, boasting a scoring average of 35.5 points and allowing 25.1 points during their last ten games. Their recent form included a four-game winning streak, highlighting their offensive potency.

In terms of injuries, the Chiefs had several key players listed as questionable, including Josh Simmons and Chris Jones, both dealing with back issues. Additionally, C.J. Hanson, EJ Smith, and Chris Oladokun were placed on injured reserve with undisclosed injuries. The Lions were also affected by injuries, with Isiah Pacheco and Michael Niese on injured reserve, and both Giovanni Manu and Kerby Joseph ruled out due to knee injuries.

The market reflected the Chiefs' strong position going into the game, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong belief in their ability to secure the victory. The conditions at Arrowhead Stadium were favorable for both teams, contributing to an exciting atmosphere for fans and players alike.

As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a competitive matchup, with the Chiefs leveraging their home-field advantage effectively. The result not only showcased the Chiefs' resilience but also raised questions about the Lions' ability to maintain their momentum moving forward in the season.

Injury report

Josh SimmonsQuestionableBackKansas City Chiefs
Chris JonesQuestionableBackKansas City Chiefs
C.J. HansonInjured ReserveUndisclosedKansas City Chiefs
EJ SmithInjured ReserveUndisclosedKansas City Chiefs
Chris OladokunInjured ReserveUndisclosedKansas City Chiefs
Isiah PachecoInjured ReserveBackDetroit Lions
Michael NieseInjured ReserveLegDetroit Lions
Giovanni ManuOutKneeDetroit Lions
Cade MaysInjured ReserveWristDetroit Lions
Kerby JosephOutKneeDetroit Lions

Leaders

Passing yardsPatrick Mahomes22/30, 257 YDS, 3 TDKansas City Chiefs
Rushing yardsIsiah Pacheco12 CAR, 51 YDSKansas City Chiefs
Receiving yardsTravis Kelce6 REC, 78 YDSKansas City Chiefs
Passing yardsJared Goff23/29, 203 YDS, 2 TDDetroit Lions
Rushing yardsJahmyr Gibbs17 CAR, 65 YDSDetroit Lions
Receiving yardsJameson Williams6 REC, 66 YDS, 1 TDDetroit Lions

Recent form

Kansas City Chiefs

Last 10: 6-4Streak L122.1 scored · 19.8 allowed per game3-1 at home

L28-31at Jacksonville JaguarsOct 7
W37-20vs Baltimore RavensSep 28
W22-9at New York GiantsSep 22
L17-20vs Philadelphia EaglesSep 14
L21-27at Los Angeles ChargersSep 6
L0-38at Denver BroncosJan 5
W29-10at Pittsburgh SteelersDec 25
W27-19vs Houston TexansDec 21
W21-7at Cleveland BrownsDec 15
W19-17vs Los Angeles ChargersDec 9

Detroit Lions

Last 10: 8-2Streak W435.5 scored · 25.1 allowed per game4-1 away

W37-24at Cincinnati BengalsOct 5
W34-10vs Cleveland BrownsSep 28
W38-30at Baltimore RavensSep 23
W52-21vs Chicago BearsSep 14
L13-27at Green Bay PackersSep 7
W31-9vs Minnesota VikingsJan 6
W40-34at San Francisco 49ersDec 31
W34-17at Chicago BearsDec 22
L42-48vs Buffalo BillsDec 15
W34-31vs Green Bay PackersDec 6

Standings

Team	Lost	Points against	Points for	Tied	Win %	Won	Overall
Green Bay	1	79	84	0	.667	2	2-1
Detroit	1	45	56	0	.667	2	2-1
Chicago	1	52	67	0	.667	2	2-1
Minnesota	2	57	22	0	.333	1	1-2
Denver	1	46	74	0	.667	2	2-1
Los Angeles	2	68	62	0	.333	1	1-2
Las Vegas	2	65	48	0	.333	1	1-2
Kansas City	2	45	36	1	.167	0	0-2-1

Box score

Stat	Detroit Lions	Kansas City Chiefs
First downs	18	26
First downs passing	13	16
First downs rushing	5	8
First downs by penalty	0	2
Third downs	5-11	4-10
Fourth downs	0-2	2-3
Offensive plays	53	62
Total yards	297	355
Yards per play	5.6	5.7
Drives	8	9
Net passing yards	199	243
Completions	23/29	22/30
Yards per pass	6.6	7.4
Interceptions thrown	0	0
Sacks allowed	1-4	3-14
Rushing yards	98	112
Rushing attempts	23	29
Yards per rush	4.3	3.9
Red zone trips	1-2	4-6
Penalties	4-38	0-0
Turnovers	0	0
Fumbles lost	0	0
Defensive touchdowns	0	0
Time of possession	29:23	30:37

Win probability

Above the line favours Kansas City Chiefs, below favours Detroit Lions.

Venue

Arrowhead StadiumKansas City, MO
Attendance73543
OfficialsFrank Steratore, Craig Wrolstad, Rich Martinez, Danny Short, Brandon Cruse, Jeff Shears, Brett Bergman