Bengals embarrassed by Chiefs, fall out of first in AFC North

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 21: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Kansas City Chiefs crosses over the goal line scoring the games first touchdown through the tackle attempt of Dre Kirkpatrick #27 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Sports | Oct 23, 2018

By John Boyle

A fast start to the season has come to a screeching halt for the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Bengals were demolished by the Kansas City Chiefs 45-10 on Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium. Ite was the second straight loss for the Bengals, who fell to 4-3 into a tie for second place with the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North. Pittsburgh, which had a bye this week, is atop the division at 3-2-1.

»PHOTOS: Chiefs blast Bengals

Patrick Mahomes passed for 358 yards and four touchdowns and Kareem Hunt scored three TDs for the Chiefs (6-1).

The Chiefs built a 24-7 halftime lead and score a pair of quick TDs in the third quarter to put the game away.

Kansas City outgained Cincinnati 551-239.

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