Tennessee
Titans
7-1
16
FINAL
38
Kansas City
Chiefs
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Tennessee Titans 38-16 in Week 9 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications on the line, Kansas City showcased their dominance at home, further solidifying their position in the race for postseason glory.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for the Chiefs, throwing for 217 yards and contributing to the team’s impressive offensive display. Meanwhile, Xavier Worthy was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 159 yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. The Titans’ Cam Ward managed to throw for one touchdown, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Kansas City’s explosive offense.
Defensively, the Chiefs made their mark with Ty Benefield leading the way with four total tackles, while Jordan Hancock snagged an interception to halt any momentum from the Titans. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Kansas City scored two quick touchdowns, widening the gap and forcing Tennessee to play catch-up. Keldric Faulk added a sack for the Titans, but the Chiefs’ defense effectively stifled any attempts at a comeback, sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 7 | 7 | 100% | 217 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 17 | 8 | 47% | 103 | 1 | 3 | 46.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 13 | 91 | 7.0 | 21 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 26 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 159 | 53.0 | 98 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 23 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Vernon Davis | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Benefield | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Ojulari | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ernest Jones IV | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Moten Sr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Narveson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jackson Ross | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 41 |

