What happened: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' rushing attack drew praise as Kansas City played to a 7-7 tie in a game that remained in progress. The focus was on whether the ground game looked sharper than it had in recent outings.

Why it matters: That matters because a steadier run game would ease some of the weekly burden on Mahomes. It would also give Kansas City another workable counter when defenses load up on the pass.

What to watch: Watch whether Kansas City keeps leaning on the run as the game continues. How that balance holds could shape the rest of the night for Mahomes and the Chiefs.