Kansas City
Chiefs
4-2
34
FINAL
21
Green Bay
Packers
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Green Bay Packers 34-21, solidifying their spot in the playoff race. With both teams looking to gain momentum in the 2027 season, the Chiefs' victory showcased their offensive firepower and strategic execution.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, throwing for 298 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing why he is considered one of the league's elite quarterbacks. Xavier Worthy was his primary target, racking up 117 receiving yards, while the Chiefs maintained a balanced attack that kept the Packers' defense on its heels. Despite the loss, Josh Jacobs put forth a strong effort for Green Bay, rushing for 101 yards and providing a spark on the ground.
Defensively, the Chiefs made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. L'Jarius Sneed's interception was a key turning point, halting a potential scoring drive by the Packers and allowing Kansas City to extend their lead. While Micah Parsons added pressure with a sack for Green Bay, it wasn't enough to overcome the Chiefs’ relentless offense, ultimately sealing their victory in this competitive matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 37 | 24 | 65% | 298 | 4 | 0 | 125.7 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 41 | 18 | 44% | 177 | 2 | 2 | 52.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 14 | 101 | 7.2 | 59 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 18 | 94 | 5.2 | 24 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 25 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mason Williams | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 76 | 1 | 74 | 1 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 8 | 115 | 14.4 | 50 | 2 | 51 | 2 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 10 | 109 | 10.9 | 45 | 3 | 26 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mason Williams | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jackson Meeks | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Johnson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 35 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

