Pick-six, two-point conversion gaffe lead to Falcons’ loss to Chiefs

“He knows how I feel about him”.

The Falcons (7-5), rallying from a 27-16 deficit, went ahead 28-27 on Matt Ryans 5-yard touchdown pass to Aldrick Robinson with 4:32 remaining.

So, this season, if you need a reason to pay attention to the 9-3 Chiefs – and, for whatever reason, their resourcefulness amid injuries, Reid’s history or the love-hate relationship everybody seems to have with Alex Smith isn’t enough – Berry’s your man. “He prepares so much that it’s no surprise when he makes big plays. That’s what we tried to do tonight, but it just didn’t fall in our favor”. He was 21-of-25 for 270 yards, one touchdown, no picks and a lost fumble when his protection didn’t hold up. Travis Kelce was Kansas City’s top receiver, hauling in eight passes for 140 yards. It was a substantial risk by Kansas City head coach Andy Reid – one that paid off in a big way.

“Purple is my ribbon color, so that’s why I chose purple”, Berry told the Chiefs” website this week. “I will for sure be prepared and ready to play”.

Berry became the first player in National Football League history to return an interception for a touchdown and another for a two-point try. Ryan’s two-point conversion attempt was incomplete.

Berry also earlier returned a pick-six 37 yards for a touchdown, while Wilson’s score was one of a number of bold moves made by a Chiefs team who were courageous with their play-calling throughout the contest.

Few, if any, NFLers ever have had more cause for an emotional return, or performed more impactfully or dramatically in that return, than the Kansas City Chiefs’ cancer-defeating safety. He kicked a 62-yarder for Tampa Bay in 2006. There was no disputing that decision from Dan Quinn – any coach would elect to extend a lead to three-points and potentially seal the game.

Manning completed just 24 of 39 passes for 195 yards with two touchdowns and two picks in the red zone for the Giants (8-4), whose six-game run ended with a thud.

“It’s frustrating to lose a game like this”, Falcons defensive end Jonathan Babineaux said.

The Ravens (7-5) came into this game known for having the NFL’s stingiest defense this season, and lived up to that reputation with three takeaways.

Once gain, Jacksonville lost in large part because quarterback Blake Bortles – again, under the almost game-long strain of having to pass his team back into victory contention – messed up big time.

The Chiefs drained the remaining time by picking up two first downs. T Tom Compton replaced the 2014 first-round draft choice. Reeves won 190 games with the Broncos, Giants and Falcons with a winning percentage of.535. Berry walked over after the play and gave the ball to his mom who was watching from the Chiefs’ sideline (watch here). CB Steven Nelson started in place of Chiefs CB Phillip Gaines (knee).

Regardless of the outcome of the Raiders vs. Bills, the Chiefs will have their chance to take a strong lead in the division this Thursday as they battle the Oakland Raiders on Thursday Night Football for the AFC West division lead.

Missed points continued to haunt the Falcons even after they put together an 11-play, 80-yard scoring drive to open the fourth quarter.