Super Bowl Quarter Score 2021: Chiefs vs. Bucs 2nd-Quarter Update and Recap | News, Scores, Highligh

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went into the second quarter with a 7-3 lead over the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. They're off to a solid start in Super Bowl LV.

The Chiefs opened the second quarter on 3rd-and-4. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes continued to struggle in the pocket. He missed on a pass to running back Darrel Williams, and the Chiefs chose to punt. 

On the ensuing drive, the Buccaneers drove from their 30-yard line to the Chiefs' 1-yard line but failed to score. Kansas City came up with a crucial stop to avoid a two-possession deficit: 

The @Chiefs make a GOAL LINE STAND. #RunItBack 📺: #SBLV on CBS 📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/HJtQf5igun https://t.co/IogwjPfj0S

Head coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy tried to help Mahomes loosen up deep in their territory. The Chiefs signal-caller tossed a short pass to Tyreek Hill for a 14-yard gain: 

From his own end zone... @patrickmahomes 📺: #SBLV on CBS 📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/HJtQf5igun https://t.co/BxtfWrZoMb

Kansas City stalled on the drive. After an offensive holding call on Ben Niemann during a punt that forced a rekick, Tommy Townsend bobbled the second attempt and punted for just 29 yards, which set the Buccaneers up on a short field:

Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend has 3 punts tonight so far for just 107 yards and 1 touchback. This short 29-yard punt gives the Bucs a short field at the KC 38 yard line. #SBLV | #GoBucs | #BN9SBLV https://t.co/HyxGSszgmN

Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu thought he had an interception, but cornerback Charvarius Ward drew a flag for defensive holding:

Tyrann Mathieu after his INT that was called back: #SuperBowl https://t.co/xG503Pnczi

A few plays later, Kansas City's special teams shot itself in the foot with another penalty. Cornerback Antonio Hamilton jumped offside while the Buccaneers attempted a field goal, which resulted in a first down.

Tom Brady made the Chiefs pay with an accurate strike to tight end Rob Gronkowski for their second touchdown hookup: 

THEY DID IT AGAIN. BRADY TO GRONK. LEGENDARY. #GoBucs 📺: #SBLV on CBS 📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/HJtQf5igun https://t.co/eOSHmkH857

Mahomes connected with Hill and tight end Travis Kelce on his final drive of the first half, but edge-rusher Shaquil Barrett applied pressure on 3rd-and-6 at the 14-yard line. Kansas City had to settle for a field goal.

Tampa Bay made a late surge before halftime. Brady tossed up a deep ball to wideout Mike Evans, and cornerback Bashaud Breeland tripped up the receiver and drew a pass interference infraction. The Buccaneers reached the 1-yard line again, but this time they scored a touchdown:

TB ➡️ AB The Bucs take a commanding lead! #SuperBowl (via @NFLBrasil) https://t.co/acAsdk1NPy

Give credit to Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. He kept the Chiefs out of the end zone through two quarters. Meanwhile, Brady looked great going into halftime, completing 16 of 20 passes for 140 yards and three touchdowns.

Score: Bucs 21, Chiefs 6

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