Minnesota
Vikings
0-15
27
FINAL
28
Kansas City
Chiefs
11-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings by a score of 28-27. With playoff implications on the line, both teams brought their A-game, but it was the Chiefs who emerged victorious in a contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs' offense with a solid performance, throwing for 206 yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his trademark precision and poise. On the other side, Ashton Jeanty shone for the Vikings, racking up an impressive 193 rushing yards, but ultimately, it wasn't enough to secure the win. Xavier Worthy contributed significantly in the air, totaling 81 receiving yards, adding to the Chiefs' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Jaden Hicks was a standout for Kansas City, recording six total tackles and an interception that proved pivotal in the game's outcome. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Hicks picked off a critical pass, allowing the Chiefs to regain momentum and ultimately seal the victory. The Chiefs' defense stepped up when it mattered most, ensuring they hold on for a vital win as they head into the postseason.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 15 | 10 | 67% | 206 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 22 | 10 | 45% | 163 | 0 | 1 | 51.8 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 14 | 193 | 13.8 | 24 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 11 | 89 | 8.1 | 12 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jalen Buckley | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 30 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 20 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 16 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 11 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hicks | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 41 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

