1. The Packers limited the offensive possessions of the Chiefs.

With the exception of the one-play series at the conclusion of the first half, Kansas City recorded a mere seven “true” drives on Sunday, which is the fewest in a game this season. Indeed, since entering Sunday night with an average of 10.5 drives per game, the Chiefs have recorded eight possessions or less in a single contest this year, and that was just once.

It is noteworthy that the Chiefs have not had seven “true” drives or less in a game since precisely one year ago. Week thirteen of the previous season, Kansas City had only seven “true” possessions against Cincinnati on the road, resulting in a narrow loss.

Despite the fact that it reduced the Chiefs’ margin for error, that number proved to be consequential in amplifying a few errors. Sunday was largely productive for Kansas City’s passing game, as the Cougar accumulated 337 yards and scored on four of its seven successful passing attempts while converting seven of eleven third-down opportunities.

Unfortunately, in its penultimate series, Kansas City went 2-for-4 in the red zone and committed a turnover. Considering the Chiefs had the ball for only seven possessions in that contest, those errors ultimately determined the outcome.

2. Tailback Isiah Pacheco put together one of the best games of his career.Notwithstanding the setback, Pacheco delivered one of his most impressive performances as a professional on Sunday evening, accumulating 110 carrying yards on 18 carries. Ten of those attempts (or 56% of the total) gained a minimum of five yards. Week 13 saw the highest average of 4.06 yards after contact among second-year tailbacks; he accumulated that total more than any other player who carried double-digit loads.Although the outcome was insufficient on Sunday, Pacheco’s outing was undeniably promising; with five games remaining, he is 221 yards away from accumulating 1,000 for the year.3. Rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice put together another strong performance.On Sunday, Rice recorded eight receptions for 64 yards, which was the second consecutive game he accumulated a minimum of eight receptions in. During the past two weeks, Rice has accumulated 171 receiving yards, which ranks tenth, and his 16 receptions are tied for the third-most of any NFL player.It is also noteworthy that Rice participated in 69 percent of the Chiefs’ offensive plays on Sunday, which is the most of any season. In four of the Chiefs’ last five games, the former first-round pick has accumulated at least 60 percent of the offense’s plays, further demonstrating that his abilities continue to impress the coaching staff.4. The Packers, to their credit, executed a sufficient number of plays.While the Chiefs’ errors undeniably played a role in the Sunday loss, the Packers also executed several crucial plays, with a 33-yard completion on fourth-and-1 midway through the third quarter being arguably the most significant.Although Kansas City exerted pressure on the play and came close to forcing a loss on downs, wide receiver Romeo Doubs delivered an outstanding catch to propel the chains deep into Chiefs territory. That particular play ultimately determined the outcome, separating a Packers touchdown and a Chiefs offensive possession that had been initiated at midfield; thus, a potential 14-point variance was created.On the Chiefs’ final drive, Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon also performed admirably by intercepting Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes near the sideline. At that moment, the Chiefs were trailing by a mere five points; however, an otherwise auspicious series came to an end with Nixon’s interception.5. In recent memory, the Chiefs have demonstrated the ability to recover from difficult defeats.While each season and game is unique, the Chiefs have demonstrated a recent record of promptly recovering from adversity after suffering difficult losses.Since the beginning of the 2021 season, Kansas City has not lost consecutive games. In addition, quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a 16-3 career record following a regular season loss. With only five games remaining in the season, the defending league MVP will attempt to get Kansas City back on track against the Buffalo Bills. The team currently holds a 3-0 record this year.After the game, Mahomes stated, “When you lose football games, the only thing you can do is watch the tape and try to learn from it.” “By learning from your errors, you improve yourself.” That is your absolute capacity. That is the difference between triumph and loss. Although we have yet to endure a significant amount of defeat, the future remains uncertain. We can still win the division; however, it will be extremely difficult to do so, as we will be facing a formidable opponent in Buffalo and must continue to improve each week. Therefore, let us return to practice and attempt to improve ourselves the following week.”