New England
Patriots
4-3
0
FINAL
31
Kansas City
Chiefs
5-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the New England Patriots with a resounding 31-0 victory in the Wildcard Round of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Chiefs showcased their strengths, advancing further into the postseason while the Patriots faced an early exit.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, throwing for 168 yards and three touchdowns, proving once again why he's considered one of the league's elite quarterbacks. Xavier Worthy was the standout receiver, racking up 102 receiving yards, while Kenneth Walker contributed on the ground with 42 rushing yards, helping to keep the Patriots' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chiefs were relentless, with George Karlaftis recording a key sack that disrupted New England's offensive rhythm. Mansoor Delane's interception marked a turning point in the game, halting any momentum the Patriots attempted to build. Overall, Kansas City's defense complemented their offensive prowess, ensuring a commanding shutout victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 6 | 5 | 83% | 168 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 11 | 3 | 27% | 55 | 0 | 3 | 8.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 11 | 42 | 3.8 | 19 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 102 | 51.0 | 23 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | — | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 36 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Okudah | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 44 |

