New England
Patriots
10-3
38
FINAL
16
Kansas City
Chiefs
7-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 showdown, the New England Patriots topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 38-16, solidifying their playoff position as the season nears its conclusion. The Patriots' offense showcased its prowess, while the Chiefs struggled to keep pace, facing mounting pressure from New England's dynamic attack.
Drake Maye led the charge for the Patriots, throwing for an impressive 386 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. A.J. Brown was a standout target, racking up 252 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. TreVeyon Henderson contributed significantly on the ground, adding 95 rushing yards to the Patriots' dominant offensive display.
Defensively, the Patriots were relentless, with Erick Hunter making his presence felt with five tackles and a sack. Carlton Davis III was a game-changer, intercepting three passes and effectively stifling any hopes of a Chiefs comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Davis picked off a pass, setting up a touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in favor of New England, sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 28 | 17 | 386 | 3 | 2 | 110.7 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 30 | 14 | 220 | 1 | 4 | 43.0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 18 | 95 | 5.3 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | -8 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 7 | 252 | 36.0 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 93 | 46.5 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 38 |

