Chiefs Defeat Bengals 26-25 on Late Penalty

In a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs edged out the Cincinnati Bengals 26-25, thanks to a crucial late-game penalty on Bengals rookie Daijahn Anthony. With just 48 seconds left, Anthony was called for pass interference on a fourth-and-16 play, allowing the Chiefs to maintain possession and set up Harrison Butker's game-winning 51-yard field goal. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow expressed his frustration over the loss, while coach Zac Taylor acknowledged the officials' calls but emphasized the importance of finishing games. The game showcased high emotions and playoff-like intensity, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. Despite three turnovers from the Chiefs and solid defensive efforts from the Bengals, they fell to an 0-2 start, reminiscent of their previous postseason heartbreaker against Kansas City. The game highlighted the competitive rivalry, as all six encounters between the teams in recent years have been decided by eight points or less.