New England
Patriots
7-0
42
FINAL
52
Kansas City
Chiefs
5-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs outlasted the New England Patriots, securing a 52-42 victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Both teams entered the contest with high stakes, but it was Kansas City that emerged victorious in a game marked by explosive offensive plays.
Patrick Mahomes was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 460 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. He was well-supported by Kenneth Walker, who dominated on the ground with 163 rushing yards, and Xavier Worthy, who racked up 166 receiving yards, making for a formidable trio that kept the Patriots' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Patriots struggled to contain the Chiefs' offensive onslaught, with Kevin Byard III leading the way with seven tackles. The game's turning point came in the second quarter, when Mahomes connected with Worthy for a 75-yard touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in Kansas City's favor. Despite a valiant effort from the Patriots, including a key interception from Craig Woodson, they couldn't stop the Chiefs' relentless attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 460 | 6 | 1 | 131.9 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 372 | 5 | 2 | 112.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 16 | 163 | 10.2 | 101 | 1 | 98 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 166 | 33.2 | 78 | 3 | 73 | 1 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 3 | 125 | 41.7 | 61 | 1 | 55 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 42 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 35 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 41 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 60 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 5 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 31 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 32 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

