Raiders at Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders 28, Kansas City Chiefs 14 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Raiders 28 3 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Chiefs 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPFernando Mendoza 142 yds passingKenneth Walker 93 yds rushingBrock Bowers 65 yds receivingJeremy Chinn 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 191 · 182Passing yards 135 · 84Rushing yards 56 · 98Completions 9/14 · 8/14Yards per carry 5.1 · 24.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In a decisive showdown, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Kansas City Chiefs 28-14 in Week 18 of the 2026 season, securing a crucial victory that solidifies their playoff positioning. With both teams looking to make a statement, the Raiders rose to the occasion, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Fernando Mendoza was the standout performer for the Raiders, throwing for 142 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading his team to victory. Brock Bowers added valuable contributions in the passing game with 65 receiving yards, while the Chiefs' Kenneth Walker put up a commendable 93 rushing yards, though it wasn't enough to overcome the Raiders' scoring onslaught.
Defensively, the Raiders made their mark with Jeremy Chinn snagging an interception that shifted the momentum in their favor. The Chiefs struggled to contain the Raiders' offense, and as the game moved into the second half, Chinn's pivotal play allowed Las Vegas to maintain control and ultimately secure the win. The Chiefs' efforts, led by Nick Bolton's four tackles and Drue Tranquill's sack, fell short as they couldn't stop the Raiders from finding the end zone.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 9/14 | 64% | 142 | 3 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 8/14 | 57% | 84 | 1 | 2 | 58.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Mike Washington JrHB | 8 | 49 | 6.1 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Connor HeywardFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dylan LaubeHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 4 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Travis KelceTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Brock BowersTE | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 51 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | — | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Dylan LaubeHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike Washington JrHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | — | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jared WileyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jack BechWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien PorterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay WalkerWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Drue TranquillWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonah LauluDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||
| Matt GayK | 2/2 | 2 | 56 |
| A.J. ColeP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |