Kansas City
Chiefs
12-6
31
FINAL
41
New York
Jets
15-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the New York Jets topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 41-31, securing a spot in the Conference Championship. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but the Jets managed to outlast the reigning champions in a high-scoring affair.
Justin Fields led the Jets' offensive charge, throwing for two touchdowns and effectively distributing the ball across his playmakers. Despite Patrick Mahomes putting up impressive numbers with 373 passing yards, it was Kenneth Walker's standout performance, racking up 185 receiving yards, that kept the Chiefs on their heels. Jonathan Taylor added 74 rushing yards, contributing to a balanced Jets offense that kept Kansas City's defense guessing.
Defensively, New York made crucial plays at key moments. London Bridges led the way with five total tackles, while David Bailey's sack helped stifle a critical Chiefs drive. The game's turning point came when Azareye'h Thomas intercepted a Mahomes pass in the fourth quarter, swinging momentum firmly in the Jets' favor and sealing the victory as they advanced in the postseason.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 37 | 20 | 54% | 373 | 2 | 3 | 73.3 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 16 | 8 | 50% | 279 | 2 | 1 | 109.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 12 | 74 | 6.2 | 19 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 4 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 13 | 44 | 3.4 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 9 | 185 | 20.6 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 156 | 52.0 | 92 | 1 | 94 | 1 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 6 | 111 | 18.5 | 18 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 36 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 48 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 5 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Bridges | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nohl Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 49 |

