Kansas City
Chiefs
10-2
38
FINAL
31
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs outlasted the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 38-31, solidifying their playoff positioning in the 2026 season. With both teams vying for crucial wins, this contest was a must-watch, showcasing the offensive firepower and tenacity of each squad.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, throwing for 285 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating why he remains one of the league's elite quarterbacks. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker added a dynamic element to the offense with 110 rushing yards, effectively balancing the Chiefs' attack. On the receiving end, Ja'Marr Chase shone for Cincinnati, racking up an impressive 148 yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Chiefs made key plays to stifle the Bengals' momentum, with Drue Tranquill leading the team with eight total tackles, providing a steady presence throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Kansas City's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead. Despite a strong effort from Cincinnati's Barrett Carter, who recorded a sack, the Chiefs' resilience and timely defensive stops proved decisive in this high-stakes showdown.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 29 | 23 | 79% | 285 | 4 | 0 | 147.1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 37 | 24 | 65% | 243 | 1 | 0 | 92.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 13 | 110 | 8.5 | 43 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 9 | 80 | 8.9 | 53 | 3 | 29 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 43 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 56 | 0 | 53 | 1 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 31 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Emmett Johnson | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Michael Gyllenborg | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 10 | 148 | 14.8 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 73 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 29 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 23 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| John Michael Gyllenborg | TE | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Pyburn | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper McDonald | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 45 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 30 |

