Raiders at Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders 38, Kansas City Chiefs 30 · DEATHROW ACADEMY!!!
Final Score
Raiders 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Chiefs 30 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPPatrick Mahomes 333 yds passingAshton Jeanty 106 yds rushingXavier Worthy 164 yds receivingQuay Walker 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 369 · 464Passing yards 241 · 333Rushing yards 128 · 131Completions 25/34 · 24/37Yards per carry 5.8 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 29d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Kansas City Chiefs 38-30, solidifying their playoff positioning in the 2026 season. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the Raiders showcased their offensive prowess and resilience in a high-stakes battle.
Fernando Mendoza was the star of the day for Las Vegas, tossing four touchdown passes while leading the team to victory. Ashton Jeanty complemented his performance with a strong ground game, racking up 106 rushing yards. On the other side, Patrick Mahomes threw for an impressive 333 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Raiders' offensive firepower. Xavier Worthy was a standout for Kansas City, posting 164 receiving yards and keeping the Chiefs competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Raiders made pivotal plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Quay Walker led the team with nine total tackles, providing a steady presence, while Tonka Hemingway contributed with a sack that disrupted the Chiefs' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Raiders' defense held strong, forcing a critical turnover that sealed their victory and sent them into the postseason with confidence.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 25/34 | 74% | 241 | 4 | 0 | 132.1 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 24/37 | 65% | 333 | 3 | 0 | 120.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 14 | 106 | 7.6 | 53 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 16 | 100 | 6.3 | 54 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 7 | 35 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 3 | -5 | -1.7 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Jalen NailorWR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jack BechWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 10 | 164 | 16.4 | 42 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 39 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 20 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tre TuckerWR | 7 | 116 | 16.6 | 11 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Michael MayerTE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||
| Quay WalkerWILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taron JohnsonCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tonka HemingwayDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx CrosbyLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron CrawfordREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity PayeREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-MaoFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris JonesDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Tre Hawkins IIICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier NwankpaFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT WoodsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam ButlerDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan JonesDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey BassaWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CochraneSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||
| A.J. ColeP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie SmythK | 1/1 | 5 | 38 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/2 | 3 | 42 |