New York
Jets
5-3
28
FINAL
55
Kansas City
Chiefs
5-1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Kansas City Chiefs secured a dominant 55-28 victory over the New York Jets in Week 9 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their standing in the league. With the win, the Chiefs continue to assert themselves as a formidable force, while the Jets struggled to keep pace.
Geno Smith put on a strong performance for the Jets, throwing for 279 yards and four touchdowns, highlighting his ability to connect with his targets, including standout receiver Omar Cooper Jr., who racked up 110 receiving yards. However, it was Kenneth Walker of the Chiefs who stole the show with an astonishing 404 rushing yards, proving nearly unstoppable on the ground and leading his team to victory.
Defensively, the Chiefs made key contributions, particularly from George Karlaftis, who recorded two sacks that disrupted the Jets' offensive rhythm at crucial moments. The turning point of the game came when the Chiefs capitalized on a turnover, swiftly converting it into points and widening their lead, ultimately sealing the fate of the Jets as they attempted to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | QB | 19 | 9 | 47% | 279 | 4 | 3 | 93.6 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 10 | 8 | 80% | 158 | 2 | 1 | 118.7 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 28 | 404 | 14.4 | 181 | 5 | 84 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 2 | 110 | 55.0 | 51 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 99 | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 3 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 9 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 23 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khyiris Tonga | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

