Kansas City
Chiefs
5-7
41
FINAL
31
Cincinnati
Bengals
10-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Cincinnati Bengals 41-31 in Week 14 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams entered the game with something to prove, but it was the Chiefs who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, throwing for 304 yards and delivering a key performance that kept the Bengals' defense on their heels. Travis Kelce was a standout performer, racking up an impressive 172 receiving yards, while Joe Burrow of the Bengals matched him with three touchdown passes, keeping Cincinnati competitive throughout the game. Chase Brown also contributed with a solid rushing effort, netting 88 yards on the ground.
Defensively, the Chiefs made crucial stops when it mattered most, with L'Jarius Sneed leading the team in tackles and Mansoor Delane snagging an interception, which shifted momentum in Kansas City's favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Delane's interception thwarted a potential game-tying drive for the Bengals, allowing the Chiefs to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 304 | 2 | 0 | 145.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 266 | 3 | 1 | 122.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 88 | 8.8 | 17 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 15 | 67 | 4.5 | 26 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | — | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | TE | 7 | 172 | 24.6 | 61 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 125 | 25.0 | 28 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 44 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 33 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nazeeh Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 51 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 27 |

