The Kansas City Chiefs offense struggled to get going on Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons, but their fortunes turned around when quarterback Patrick Mahomes hit wide receiver Rashee Rice for a touchdown in the second quarter.

Atlanta had a seven-point lead going into the deciding game and managed to contain Mahomes and the Chiefs offense in the first half of the game.

After leading Kansas City’s offense down the field on the Chiefs’ first drive, Mahomes threw an interception to Falcons safety Justin Simmons.

On Kansas City’s second drive, Mahomes methodically threw the ball into the red zone and found Rice with a touchdown pass, putting the Chiefs within one point of the lead.

When Harrison Butker scored an extra point, Kansas City officially tied the score.

Expect Mahomes to continue to side with Rice as the Chiefs attempt to create more long drives against Atlanta’s stingy defense.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs vs. Falcons: Patrick Mahomes hit Rashee Rice for touchdown before halftime