The Kansas City Chiefs secured a hard-fought 27-20 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders, maintaining their undefeated streak and extending their winning streak to 13 games, including playoffs. The Chiefs' defense played a crucial role in the game, making a pivotal stop when the Raiders threatened with a first-and-goal at the 3-yard line, ultimately keeping them off the scoreboard.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes showcased his prowess by passing for 262 yards and two touchdowns, setting a record as the fastest quarterback in NFL history to reach 30,000 yards in his 103rd game. Mahomes' top target, Travis Kelce, had an impressive performance with 10 catches for 90 yards and a touchdown, surpassing Jason Witten for fifth on the NFL tight end list.
Despite a strong effort from Raiders' quarterback Gardner Minshew, who completed 24 of 30 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns, the Raiders struggled to establish a running game against the Chiefs' formidable run defense, which ranks fourth in the league.
The Raiders faced challenges in converting on third downs and missed key opportunities to capitalize on scoring chances. Las Vegas' inability to score efficiently allowed the Chiefs to maintain control of the game and secure the win.
The Chiefs' victory was further solidified by a late strip sack of Minshew, setting up a crucial touchdown that sealed the game. DeAndre Hopkins made his debut for the Chiefs, contributing two catches for 29 yards after being acquired in a trade with the Titans.
Injuries marred the game, with Chiefs' safety Nazeeh Johnson exiting due to a concussion and tight end Jody Fortson sustaining a knee injury. Raiders' center Andre James also suffered an ankle injury in the second half.
Looking ahead, the Chiefs are set to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the Raiders will face the Cincinnati Bengals in their next matchups.
