Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
35
FINAL
28
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 clash, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 35-28, solidifying their postseason positioning. Both teams fought hard to secure a win, but it was the Chiefs who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-stakes matchup.
Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite talent, throwing for four touchdowns and leading a potent Kansas City offense. Rashee Rice was the standout receiver, racking up an impressive 247 receiving yards, creating mismatches all game long. On the other side, Joe Burrow kept the Bengals competitive with 367 passing yards, connecting frequently with his targets but ultimately falling short.
Defensively, the Chiefs made crucial stops, led by Nohl Williams, who recorded seven total tackles. While Tacario Davis of the Bengals managed to contribute with a half-sack, it was the Kansas City defense's ability to limit big plays in key moments that turned the tide. The game’s turning point came when the Chiefs intercepted Burrow late in the fourth quarter, sealing their victory and ensuring their place in the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 54 | 35 | 65% | 367 | 2 | 0 | 96.7 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 351 | 4 | 0 | 136.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 16 | 85 | 5.3 | 35 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 12 | 51 | 4.3 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 25 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Gabe Burkle | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Emmett Johnson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Johntay Cook II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashee Rice | WR | 10 | 247 | 24.7 | 155 | 2 | 80 | 1 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 12 | 139 | 11.6 | 41 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 11 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Gabe Burkle | TE | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nohl Williams | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Benefield | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen McClain | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Bowen | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

