Chiefs at Bengals
Kansas City Chiefs 38, Cincinnati Bengals 34 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Chiefs 38 4 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Bengals 34 5 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPPatrick Mahomes 345 yds passingChase Brown 79 yds rushingJeff Caldwell 192 yds receivingJosh Newton 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 350 · 328Passing yards 336 · 242Rushing yards 14 · 86Completions 27/33 · 18/28Yards per carry 1.8 · 6.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 26d ago
In a thrilling Week 14 showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, clinching a final score of 38-34. Both teams entered the matchup eager to secure a crucial win as the playoff picture tightened, making for an electric atmosphere.
Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs offensively, throwing for an impressive 345 yards and contributing significantly to the team's scoring efforts. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow showcased his ability to rally the Bengals, tossing four touchdown passes, but it was Jeff Caldwell's standout performance with 192 receiving yards that ultimately tipped the scales in favor of Kansas City.
Defensively, the Chiefs made key stops, with George Karlaftis registering a sack that disrupted Burrow's rhythm at a crucial moment. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Chiefs' defense forced a turnover on downs, preserving their slim lead and allowing Mahomes to run out the clock. This defensive stand, combined with a relentless offensive output, secured Kansas City's victory in a nail-biter.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 27/33 | 82% | 345 | 4 | 2 | 124.5 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 18/28 | 64% | 249 | 4 | 2 | 102.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 13 | 79 | 6.1 | 46 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Mason TiptonWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Mike GesickiTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 7 | 192 | 27.4 | 75 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 8 | 40 | 5.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Jack EndriesTE | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 22 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mason TiptonWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Mike GesickiTE | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 30 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 38 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Jaden HicksSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason ThomasREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Jordan BattleSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Josh NewtonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle DuggerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir TaylorCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/1 | 5 | 40 |
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |