Chiefs at Bengals
Kansas City Chiefs 28, Cincinnati Bengals 24 Β· π½πππππππ π°π° πΊππ΅1
Final Score
Chiefs 28 4 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 4 XP
Bengals 24 3 TD Β· 1 FG Β· 3 XPJoe Burrow 295 yds passingKenneth Walker 30 yds rushingXavier Worthy 120 yds receivingGeorge Karlaftis 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 254 Β· 291Passing yards 225 Β· 274Rushing yards 29 Β· 17Completions 16/18 Β· 13/24Yards per carry 2.1 Β· 4.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 20d ago
In a tightly contested Week 14 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 28-24, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the season approaches its conclusion. The stakes were high, with both teams vying for crucial positioning in the postseason.
Cincinnati's Joe Burrow put on a show, throwing for 295 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively against a tough defense. Meanwhile, Kansas Cityβs Xavier Worthy was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 120 yards, while Kenneth Walker contributed on the ground, although with just 30 rushing yards. Both offenses displayed their firepower, making for an exhilarating contest.
Defensively, the Chiefs made pivotal plays that impacted the gameβs outcome. George Karlaftis was a force, recording two sacks, putting pressure on Burrow and disrupting the Bengals' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Kansas Cityβs defense held Cincinnati to a crucial three-and-out, allowing the Chiefs to maintain their slim lead and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 16/18 | 89% | 242 | 2 | 0 | 155.7 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 13/24 | 54% | 295 | 3 | 0 | 138.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 13 | 30 | 2.3 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 5 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 60 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 63 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 13 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Boye MafeREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle DuggerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon WrightFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles MurphyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 3 | 41 |