Kansas City
Chiefs
3-0
38
FINAL
41
Las Vegas
Raiders
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 41-38, capitalizing on their home-field advantage. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their playoff positioning early in the 2026 season, making this victory crucial for the Raiders.
Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza showcased an electric performance, throwing for an impressive 524 yards and leading his team to victory. His top target, Jeff Caldwell, was unstoppable, racking up 233 receiving yards and proving to be a game-changing asset for the offense. Meanwhile, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw five touchdown passes, keeping his team competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Raiders were able to generate pressure, with Keyron Crawford recording a key sack that disrupted the Chiefs' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Mendoza orchestrated a meticulous drive that culminated in a touchdown, sealing the game for Las Vegas. Despite the Chiefs' strong offensive showing, the Raiders' ability to make crucial plays when it mattered most ultimately determined the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 25 | 16 | 524 | 5 | 1 | 130.4 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 32 | 16 | 311 | 5 | 1 | 110.8 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 15 | 39 | 2.6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 233 | 46.6 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cooper McDonald | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 41 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 42 |

