Kansas City
Chiefs
11-5
42
FINAL
30
Chicago
Bears
9-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 42-30, solidifying their playoff position. With both teams fighting for momentum as the regular season came to a close, the Chiefs delivered a powerful performance that showcased their offensive prowess.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, throwing for an impressive 395 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Kenneth Walker proved to be a dual threat, not only rushing for 44 yards but also racking up 149 receiving yards, making him a focal point of the Chiefs' offensive scheme. This dynamic duo was instrumental in keeping the Bears' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chiefs made key plays that contributed to their victory, with R Mason Thomas registering two sacks to pressure the Bears' quarterback. Mansoor Delane anchored the defense with five total tackles, ensuring Chicago struggled to find any rhythm. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Mahomes connected with Walker for a long touchdown, swinging the momentum firmly in Kansas City's favor and setting the tone for the rest of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 395 | 4 | 4 | 107.1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 24 | 17 | 71% | 281 | 3 | 2 | 114.7 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 30 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Amare Thomas | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 9 | 44 | 4.9 | 23 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 9 | 32 | 3.6 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Amare Thomas | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 149 | 29.8 | 138 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 58 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 4 | 123 | 30.8 | 41 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 51 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Amare Thomas | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 48 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 33 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 32 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Benefield | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fadil Diggs | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Longerbeam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

