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          Hayden Hurst gives Falcons early lead after Chiefs get cute on fourth down

          • Harry Lyles Jr., ESPN Staff WriterDec 27, 2020, 07:10 PM

          The Atlanta Falcons scored first against the Kansas City Chiefs with less than four minutes left in the first half when Matt Ryan completed a 5-yard shovel pass to tight end Hayden Hurst.

          The touchdown came two plays after Ryan hit Calvin Ridley for a 54-yard gain to get into the red zone, where the Falcons have mostly struggled this season.

          Hurst's touchdown was set up after a Keanu Neal interception at the Falcons' 2-yard line, after the Chiefs tried a trick play in which wide receiver Sammy Watkins attempted to throw a pass to quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

          According to ESPN Stats & Information, The Chiefs are now 0-of-2 with an interception when targeting Mahomes this season.

          The Chiefs did tie the game 7-7 just before the half when Mahomes hit tight end Travis Kelce for a 4-yard touchdown.