Cincinnati
Bengals
3-6
3
FINAL
20
Kansas City
Chiefs
8-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 11 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Cincinnati Bengals 20-3, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Chiefs, now demonstrating their dominance at home, relied on a balanced offensive attack to control the game from start to finish.
Patrick Mahomes was the standout performer, throwing for 334 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his elite passing skills. He connected frequently with Jalen Royals, who racked up 106 receiving yards, creating a dynamic duo that kept the Bengals' defense on their heels. Kenneth Walker contributed on the ground with 55 rushing yards, adding another layer to Kansas City's offensive threat.
Defensively, the Chiefs put on a clinic, with R Mason Thomas leading the charge with three sacks, pressuring the Bengals' offense throughout the game. This relentless defensive effort proved to be the game's turning point, as they consistently stifled Cincinnati's drives, allowing only a solitary field goal. As the Chiefs continue to build momentum, their combination of offensive firepower and defensive prowess could make them a formidable force as the season progresses.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 34 | 25 | 74% | 334 | 1 | 0 | 114.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 38 | 23 | 61% | 220 | 0 | 0 | 76.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 15 | 55 | 3.7 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | HB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jha'Quan Jackson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Royals | WR | 8 | 106 | 13.3 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jha'Quan Jackson | WR | 1 | 90 | 90.0 | 86 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| mason mceachin | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dalevon Campbell | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ McEachin | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fadil Diggs | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ty Benefield | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Longerbeam | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gideon Espn Lampron | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Pyburn | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Khyiris Tonga | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52 |

