Kansas City
Chiefs
3-0
38
FINAL
31
Las Vegas
Raiders
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 38-31, securing their position among the league's top contenders. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but the Chiefs emerged victorious, maintaining their momentum in the 2027 season.
Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite passing ability, racking up 363 yards and leading the Chiefs' offense with precision. Kenneth Walker added a strong ground game with 100 rushing yards, while Jeff Caldwell was a standout in the receiving corps, amassing an impressive 191 yards. Fernando Mendoza kept the Raiders competitive with three touchdown passes, but it ultimately wasn't enough to overcome the Chiefs' firepower.
Defensively, the Chiefs made pivotal plays that turned the tide of the game. Dasean Spears was a game-changer with two crucial interceptions, halting Raiders' drives at key moments. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Spears picked off a pass that led to a touchdown, giving the Chiefs a lead they would not relinquish. As the clock wound down, the Chiefs' defense held firm, sealing the victory and sending a clear message to the rest of the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 363 | 2 | 3 | 97.9 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 40 | 25 | 63% | 305 | 3 | 4 | 71.3 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 13 | 100 | 7.7 | 24 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 8 | 47 | 5.9 | — | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 191 | 47.8 | 75 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 16 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 50 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 12 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 38 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 22 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasean Spears | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 28 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 |

