10:12 p.m. | The Chiefs close out the game with a win, making them undefeated in the preseason.
The final score was Chiefs 28 to Vikings 25.
Preseason perfection ✅ pic.twitter.com/UUhe3QiPZK
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 28, 2021
10:08 p.m. | The Vikings score a touchdown and a field goal, bringing the game to Vikings 25 to Chiefs 28.
There's less than two minutes left in the final quarter.
9:45 p.m. | The Vikings pick off the opening throw on Chiefs possession, which is quickly followed by a touchdown.
Vikings cornerback Parry Nickerson had the interception.
The score is Chiefs 28 to Vikings 18.
9:43 p.m. | Continuing an impressive defensive performance, the Chiefs shut out the Vikings only a few yards from the end zone.
Defensive end Austin Edwards gets credit for the final tackle.
Defense holds. Goal line stand for KC.
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) August 28, 2021
9:26 p.m. | The third quarter closes out with the Chiefs in the lead.
The Chiefs have 28 and the Vikings have 10.
One more to play! #MINvsKC pic.twitter.com/84Y8i6t1Bx
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 28, 2021
9:17 p.m. | The Chiefs defense has put on an impressive show in the third quarter.
Defensive end Joshua Kaindoh, a rookie from Florida State, recovered a fumbled ball.
The Chiefs come out with possession.
Nice play from #Chiefs Tim Ward there. Setup the Kaindoh recovery
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) August 28, 2021
9:05 p.m. | The Chiefs answer quickly.
Running back Derrick Gore runs 56 yards to the end zone.
GORE BE GONE!!!!
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 28, 2021
📺: #MINvsKC on KSHB pic.twitter.com/qb1DOQjtT5
8:59 p.m. | A.J. Rose Jr. scores a touchdown for the Vikings, and the field goal is good.
The score is now Chiefs 21 Vikings 10.
8:51 p.m. | Safety Armani Watts intercepted a throw by the Vikings, only for the Vikings to then intercept the next Chiefs play and reclaim possession.
8:33 p.m. | End of the half.
Score: Chiefs 21 Vikings 3
Locker room lead 🙌 pic.twitter.com/aIEvm1eqWd
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 28, 2021
8:32 p.m. | The Chiefs hold the Vikings to try for a field goal on their last drive of the half.
The Vikings 52-yard field goal attempt is no good.
8:29 p.m. | Chiefs posted a video on Twitter of the touchdown pass between Buechele and Kemp.
.@marcusdkemp just wanted to keep us on our toes before the half ⬇️
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 28, 2021
📺: #MINvsKC on KSHB pic.twitter.com/X1I4hPzbjo
8:26 p.m. | With 30 seconds left in the first half, Buechele connects with Kemp for a touchdown. The pass was 23 yards.
Butker's kick for the extra point is good.
Score: Chiefs 21 Vikings 3
MARCUS KEMP EXTENDS OUR LEAD 🙌 pic.twitter.com/HEZuLEvN1a
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 28, 2021
8:23 p.m. | Back-to-back first downs from the Chiefs with down the middle throws from Buechele connecting with wide receivers Byron Pringle and Marcus Kemp.
8:18 p.m. | Buechele throws to rookie tight end Noah Gray for a gain of 23 yards.
Buechele to Noah Gray for a 23-yard gain
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) August 28, 2021
8:14 p.m. | Two-minute warning in the first half.
The Chiefs have the ball again. After the first snap of the drive, the Chiefs gained five yards, but an illegal block in the back call against the Chiefs puts them half the distance to the Vikings end zone.
8:09 p.m. | The Vikings defense responded by holding the Chiefs for three downs and forcing Townsend to punt.
8:06 p.m. | The Chiefs defense force the Vikings offense to three and out, and the Vikings punted.
The Chiefs will start the drive at 46 yard line.
8:04 p.m. | Tommy Townsend comes out to punt with 5:50 left in the first half.
The Vikings will start their drive at around the 12 yard line.
7:51 p.m. | Chiefs rookie LB Nick Bolton, former MU football player, forces Vikings QB Kirk Cousins out of bounds and forces the Vikings to punt.
The Chiefs CB Mike Hughes received the punt and ran all the way to the end zone, but an illegal block in the back brings the Chiefs back to around the 30-yard line.
Good drive for #Chiefs Nick Bolton. Vikings will punt.
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) August 28, 2021
7:45 p.m. | Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend punts on fourth down.
The Vikings will start their drive at the Chiefs 12-yard line.
7:41 p.m. | End of first quarter.
Score: Chiefs 14 Vikings 3
We take the early lead against the Vikings! #ChiefsKingdom | #MINvsKC pic.twitter.com/6ApRBY1ZLF
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 28, 2021
7:39 p.m. | Chiefs QB Shane Buechele, the rookie out of SMU, is in for Mahomes.
It looks like Mahomes is done for the night.
See you Week 1, @PatrickMahomes. Two touchdown drives and done for the night 😌
— Dan Cohen (@DanCohenTV) August 28, 2021
7:34 p.m. | Chiefs LB Anthony Hitchens with the sack of the Vikings QB Kirk Cousins in the backfield.
The Vikings lost nine yards with that sack.
Anthony Hitchens records a sack! pic.twitter.com/qa5qZWJGvd
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 28, 2021
Because of that, all KC-area McDonald's will offer buy one, get one free for Big Macs.
Thanks to Anthony Hitchens, Big Macs will be buy one, get one FREE tomorrow at KC-area McDonald's! #BigMacSack pic.twitter.com/3Z6eVgdFCl
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 28, 2021
7:30 p.m. | Another touchdown from the Chiefs in back-to-back drives.
Mahomes throws to tight end Blake Bell for touchdown.
TOUCHDOWNNNNN! BLAKE BELL BULLDOZES HIS WAY INTO THE END ZONE! pic.twitter.com/5mgCghY981
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 28, 2021
Score: Chiefs 14 Vikings 3
#Chiefs Patrick Mahomes through two drives: 8/9, 117 yards, 2 TDs
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) August 28, 2021
7:21 p.m. | KSHB 41 Sports anchor Aaron Ladd tweeted a video of the Chiefs first touchdown.
The match up was between Hill and former Chief CB Bashaud Breeland, who left after last season.
Better look at Hill vs. Breeland pic.twitter.com/IPbQjZQxKc
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) August 28, 2021
7:20 p.m. | The Chiefs defense manages to hold the Vikings to a field goal in the red zone with good blocks from CB L'Jarius Sneed and Gay.
Score: Chiefs 7 Vikings 3
Defense holds, #Chiefs force a FG. 7-3 with 7:55 in 1Q.
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) August 28, 2021
7:17 p.m. | The starting linebackers for the Chiefs are Willie Gay Jr., Ben Niemann and Anthony Hitchens.
Defensive lineman Chris Jones is out for this game.
First-team LBs: Hitchens, Gay, Niemann
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) August 28, 2021
7:09 p.m. | Touchdown Chiefs!
Mahomes throws to wide receiver Tyreek Hill for a touchdown with 12:22 left in the first quarter. In just five snaps, the Chiefs find the endzone.
Kicker Harrish Butker's one-point attempt is good.
Score: Chiefs 7 Vikings 0
TYREEK HILL FINDS THE END ZONE! pic.twitter.com/vNhTbrufA5
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 28, 2021
7:07 p.m. | The Chiefs are starting the game off hot with two first downs.
Running back Jerick McKinnon runs it for a first down, and then quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw to tight end Travis Kelce to put the Chiefs in Vikings territory.
Mahomes to Kelce. Gain of 28 yards
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) August 28, 2021
7:05 p.m. | The game has kicked off!
The Chiefs will start with the ball, and the Vikings will have possession at the beginning of the second half.
Tonight’s view — hope you’ll follow along on @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/x5cg1awLtq
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) August 27, 2021
6:07 p.m. | It's been 600 days since the Chiefs last got to play at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, and the first game in a long time with a stadium full of fans.
It's been nearly 600 days...
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 27, 2021
📺: #MINvsKC at 7 pm on KSHB pic.twitter.com/U6LoiLPg7f
There's less than one hour left until kickoff. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already there and warming up, according to the Chiefs Twitter.
QB1 getting ready to go ⏰ pic.twitter.com/qbaa6wd0Ft
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 27, 2021
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6 p.m. | The Kansas City Chiefs are back at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for their final preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., and fans not attending the game can watch on KSHB 41.
The Chiefs have won both of their two previous games against the San Francisco 49ers, 19-16, and the Arizona Cardinals, 17-10, while the Vikings have lost their games against the Denver Broncos, 33-6, and the Indianapolis Colts, 12-10.
Head coach Andy Reid said to expect the starting line up to play for the first halfof the game. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes only played four snaps during the first preseason game, but played a little longer last week against the Cardinals.
This final preseason game will help solidify the Chiefs' 53-man roster, which will be announced before 3 p.m. on Aug. 31.
The Chiefs will kickoff their regular season at home against the Cleveland Browns at 3:25 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12.