The most important plays from Kansas City’s grind-it-out win in Carolina.

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Carolina Panthers 30-27 on Sunday.

Here are the highlights:

Noah Gray for a wide-open score.

Nobody covers Noah Gray, and Patrick Mahomes takes advantage for 6. pic.twitter.com/Kfpfbix7Sg

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) November 24, 2024

Running back (and kick returner) Samaje Perine put the Chiefs in good position to start the game — and the team took advantage. On just the third offensive play, tight end Travis Kelce occupies the defense’s attention, leaving fellow tight end Noah Gray wide open for the 35-yard touchdown.

Mike Danna gets to Bryce Young for the strip-sack.

Mike Danna gets home and takes down Bryce Young. pic.twitter.com/RqhScR5tWB

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) November 24, 2024

Every defensive lineman that came to the podium heading into Carolina emphasized getting to the quarterback, and defensive end Mike Danna followed through to beat his man and get to Bryce Young for a strip-sack.

Another touchdown for Gray.

Noah Gray has a second straight multi-score game. pic.twitter.com/LLRFO4mzNH

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) November 24, 2024

Gray went up and got the football — marking his fourth touchdown in two games.

The Panthers finally get into the end zone.

Here’s the Panthers’ first touchdown of the day. pic.twitter.com/Iio1RDeRBM

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) November 24, 2024

After three empty red-zone trips, Carolina put together a 15-play, 70-yard touchdown drive capped off by this pass from Young to wide receiver David Moore.

Patrick Mahomes buys the time he needs to find DeAndre Hopkins.

DeAndre Hopkins records his third touchdown as a Chief. pic.twitter.com/ROoEN0vfTx

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) November 24, 2024

Mahomes senses the tackle protection breaking down, then steps up to find Hopkins all alone in the end zone. That’s already three touchdowns for Hopkins in Kansas City.

Patrick Mahomes makes the play of the game.

The key play of the game by Patrick Mahomes. pic.twitter.com/u6dpGg5HKR

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) November 24, 2024

After the Panthers managed to tie the game, the Chiefs’ quarterback needed to find a way to go down and score again. Seeing the defense was back, Mahomes scrambled up the field for 33 yards to get Kansas City into field-goal range. New kicker Spencer Shrader would take care of the rest.