Kansas City
Chiefs
6-0
42
FINAL
27
Cincinnati
Bengals
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 42-27, asserting their dominance in Week 14 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Chiefs' playoff aspirations but also serves as a significant momentum builder heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Patrick Mahomes was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 345 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite quarterback skills. His favorite target, Jameson Williams, turned in a spectacular performance with 201 receiving yards, making critical plays that kept the Bengals' defense on its heels. Emmett Johnson contributed on the ground with 59 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack that kept Cincinnati guessing.
Defensively, the Chiefs were led by Parry Nickerson, who tallied eight total tackles, ensuring the Bengals' offense faced constant pressure throughout the game. The turning point came late in the third quarter when George Karlaftis sacked Cincinnati's quarterback, shifting momentum firmly in Kansas City's favor. This defensive stand, coupled with their explosive offense, ultimately sealed the win for the Chiefs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 25 | 20 | 80% | 345 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 43 | 32 | 74% | 304 | 3 | 0 | 116.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett Johnson | HB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 48 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 14 | 44 | 3.1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 11 | 30 | 2.7 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | β | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 201 | 33.5 | 152 | 4 | 71 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 10 | 130 | 13.0 | 43 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | β | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | β | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parry Nickerson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shaquill Griffin | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Jules | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Pyburn | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 48 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

