Kansas City
Chiefs
2-1
34
FINAL
31
Las Vegas
Raiders
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 34-31, in a game that had playoff implications on the line. Both teams entered the contest looking to solidify their positions in the competitive AFC West, making this victory crucial for the Chiefs.
Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker was a standout performer, racking up 177 rushing yards and playing a pivotal role in the team's offensive strategy. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza of the Raiders also shone brightly, throwing for 340 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win for Las Vegas. Receiver Xavier Worthy added a solid contribution with 90 receiving yards, providing a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chiefs made critical plays that shaped the outcome. Kader Kohou's interception came at a vital moment, denying the Raiders a chance to take control late in the game. Meanwhile, the Raiders' Maxx Crosby recorded 1.5 sacks, keeping the pressure on the Chiefs' offense. Ultimately, it was a combination of timely defensive stops and explosive offensive plays that allowed Kansas City to outlast Las Vegas in a nail-biter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 38 | 29 | 76% | 340 | 3 | 3 | 96.3 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 176 | 1 | 0 | 112.2 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 18 | 177 | 9.8 | 36 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 10 | 70 | 7.0 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 41 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 13 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 25 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 51 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 33 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kader Kohou | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 57 |

