The heavily-anticipated “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams lived up to the expectations and even surpassed them. The teams ping-ponged back-and-forth, trading touchdowns and leads, with the Rams eventually prevailing 54-51 thanks to consecutive interceptions on Kansas City’s final two possessions. The displays of offense were ridiculous and everything fans could have asked for, as the game turned into a real-life version of “Madden.”
The teams combined to score 105 points (3rd-most ever) and gained over 1,000 yards. The two quarterbacks combined to throw 10 touchdown passes. This was the first time in NFL history both teams scored over 50 points in the same game. It was also the highest-scoring “Monday Night Football” game in history. And despite all that, there were some great defensive plays made between Aaron Donald, Chris Jones and Samson Ebukam.
Fans and observers absolutely loved the game, which turned into an instant classic. Take a look at the reactions:
That was as fun a regular season NFL game as I ever remember. Do it again in the Super Bowl
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) November 20, 2018
Approaching things with high expectations typically leads to disappointment. Went into that game with the highest-possible expectations & it exceeded them by a distance.
What an absolute blast.#Rams 54 #Chiefs 51
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) November 20, 2018
Maybe these teams will meet again? … What a night. I can’t wait to watch the re-air of this classic. Maybe twice.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 20, 2018
I hope I live long enough to see another one like this. I probably won’t.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 20, 2018
Incredible game. I love Foosball!
— Dave Softy Mahler (@Softykjr) November 20, 2018
With the exception of a few other teams in the league, how can anyone watch that game and feel they can keep up with either of those offenses? You’ve got the Chiefs, Rams, Saints, Patriots and maybe the Bears and Steelers, and everyone else feels miles behind.
