New England
Patriots
2-3
35
FINAL
49
Kansas City
Chiefs
6-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the New England Patriots 49-35 in Week 15 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Chiefs solidified their standing in the race for a postseason berth while the Patriots fought valiantly but fell short in a high-scoring affair.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes put on a dazzling display, throwing for 482 yards and an impressive six touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Meanwhile, receiver Xavier Worthy had a record-breaking day, racking up 297 receiving yards, making him Mahomes' go-to target throughout the game. On the ground, TreVeyon Henderson of the Patriots kept his team competitive with a standout performance, rushing for 184 yards and two touchdowns.
Defensively, the Chiefs made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Mansoor Delane's two interceptions proved pivotal, halting potential scoring drives by the Patriots and maintaining momentum for Kansas City. Additionally, Joey Bosa's sack added pressure on New England's offense, contributing to a defensive effort that ensured the Chiefs could hold off any late-game surges.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 27 | 20 | 482 | 6 | 0 | 155.4 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 22 | 10 | 222 | 3 | 3 | 82.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 9 | 184 | 20.4 | 2 | 93 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 7 | 297 | 42.4 | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 156 | 39.0 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion Jones | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion Richardson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 52 |

