Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
35
FINAL
29
Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Cincinnati Bengals 35-29, showcasing the high stakes of the early season. Both teams fought valiantly, but the Chiefs' explosive offense ultimately secured the victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive while the Bengals aimed to rebound from a tough loss.
On the offensive side, Quinshon Judkins delivered a standout performance for Kansas City, racking up an impressive 263 rushing yards, leading the ground game and finding the end zone. LaQuan Johnson of the Bengals was no slouch either, throwing for 232 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to keep Cincinnati competitive in a shootout. Meanwhile, Travis Kelce proved crucial in the passing attack, accumulating 117 receiving yards and supporting the Chiefs' aerial assault.
Defensively, the game was marked by moments of critical intervention, particularly from Will Anderson Jr., who recorded a key sack that disrupted the Bengals' rhythm. Although Trevin Wallace led the Bengals with six tackles, it was Kansas City's ability to pressure Johnson that turned the tide. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Chiefs' defense held firm, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaQuan Johnson | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 232 | 2 | 1 | 99.6 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 143 | 1 | 4 | 67.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 33 | 263 | 8.0 | 120 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 26 | 70 | 2.7 | 30 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| Levi Hayes | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | TE | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 95 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 25 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 28 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Levi Hayes | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 11 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 27 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wyatt Boyer | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marco Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

