The Lions had a hot start against the Chiefs, but breakdowns and missed chances cost them a winnable game in Kansas City.

Joseph’s replacement, Thomas Harper, made one of the Lions’ biggest defensive plays a few snaps after Joseph left with his injury, knocking down a Patrick Mahomes pass to Xavier Worthy on fourth-and-1. And when Joseph returned a series later, he took out his frustration with a big hit on Isiah Pacheco on a short run.

The Detroit Lions are probably happy they have an extra day of preparation before their next game. The matchup could decide supremacy in the NFC, with both teams heading into the week belonging among the league's best.

The Detroit Lions struggled in Kansas City on Sunday night. The Chiefs had an effective game plan set up to stop Detroit and the personnel advantage needed to execute it. The Lions lost 30-17 to the perennial AFC powerhouse.

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid speaks following the 30-17 victory over the Detroit Lions. Coach Reid praised the team for playing a "clean" game, emphasizing the lack of penalties and turnovers after last week's issues.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face a tough Detroit Lions team on Monday Night Football in an effort to move to 6-1 and take an even more commanding lead over th