Patrick Mahomes was at his best on Sunday, throwing five touchdowns in a single game for the first time since 2022 to beat the Falcons 35-13.

Mahomes finished the game 22-of-35 passing for 348 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions — good for a 141.2 passer rating.

He got things going with a 12-yard touchdown to running back Emmett Johnson to cap the team’s first possession. While the Chiefs struggled to get much going for the rest of the first half, Mahomes hit newcomer Josh Downs for an 18-yard score with 18 seconds left in the second period to push Kansas City’s lead to 14-3 at halftime.

Mahomes went on to pad the lead in the second half, with rookie Cyrus Allen catching a 39-yard deep pass down the left sideline for his first career touchdown. Then Johnson caught a 6-yard score with 9:55 left in the fourth quarter to make the score 28-3.

The Falcons made things interesting with a quick touchdown drive and an onside kick recovery — the first in 23 attempts all season across the NFL.

But Mahomes then fired a 43-yard deep ball to receiver Andrew Armstrong for a proverbial kill shot, putting the Chiefs up 35-13.

Mahomes has now thrown for five touchdowns seven times in his career. It’s the fifth time he’s accomplished that with no interceptions. Only Drew Brees, Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning have more games with five passing TDs in NFL history.

Filling in for the injured Kenneth Walker, Johnson was one of the stars on offense, finishing with 93 yards on 19 carries, plus six receptions for 70 yards with two TDs.

Downs, who just arrived via trade earlier this week, contributed with 53 yards on four catches with a touchdown. He also served as the team’s punt returner.

The Falcons did not get much going offensively throughout the first three quarters before piling up yards in the fourth. Michael Penix Jr. finished 23-of-43 for 286 yards with an interception.. Drake London had six catches for 109 yards. He was checked for a concussion late in the contest and was announced as questionable to return. Bijan Robinson had 71 yards on 16 carries, plus four catches for 6 yards.

Now at 7-2, the Chiefs will host the Cardinals next week before a Thanksgiving showdown against the Bills.

At 3-7, the Falcons will be on their bye in Week 11 as they look to continue to contend for the NFC South.