Kansas City
Chiefs
9-1
37
FINAL
22
Chicago
Bears
9-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 37-22, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season comes to a close. The victory not only showcased the Chiefs' offensive prowess but also highlighted their readiness for the postseason.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, throwing for 199 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his elite skill set. Xavier Worthy was his favorite target, racking up 80 receiving yards, while the Chiefs' balanced offensive attack kept the Bears' defense on their heels throughout the game. Meanwhile, Chicago's Kaytron Allen managed to muster just 53 rushing yards, struggling to find consistent ground support.
Defensively, the Chiefs made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, highlighted by a crucial interception from Brice Polock. Ashton Gillotte added pressure with a sack, disrupting Chicago's rhythm and preventing them from mounting a comeback. The turning point came when the Chiefs' defense forced a turnover in the third quarter, allowing Mahomes and the offense to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 14 | 5 | 36% | 199 | 3 | 0 | 123.5 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 144 | 1 | 1 | 81.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 11 | 53 | 4.8 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 41 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 18 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 69 | 69.0 | 37 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| London Humphreys | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 3 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Polock | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper McDonald | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 63 |
| John Love | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 59 |

