The Kansas City Chiefs snuck out of Allegiant Stadium with their eighth win of the 2023 season after a gritty road matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12.
Both teams played with their hair on fire in this game, and while Kansas City managed to claw its way back from a 14-point deficit in the first half, each squad had plenty to be proud of in the divisional contest.
Patrick Mahomes played one of his most complete games of the season, Isiah Pacheco scored two touchdowns, and the Chiefs’ pass rush was relentless against rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell, despite only tallying a single sack.
While this game wasn’t the blowout many of Kansas City’s fans were hoping for after a crushing defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11, the win keeps the Chiefs in the mix for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs later in the season.
Check out some of the top reactions to Kansas City’s win from Twitter:
So the @Chiefs moves to 17-3 with Mahomes as QB after a loss.. and here’s the ridiculous part: The Chiefs were down 14-0. With the win today Kansas City is now 15-11 with Mahomes when trailing by double digits. Thats a .580 winning percentage . No other QB is even at .500
— trey wingo (@wingoz) November 27, 2023
The winningest coach in Chiefs history.
The greatest coach in Chiefs history.
Andy Reid. pic.twitter.com/TTLWO7hA4H
— 🗣🎙‼️ (@LanceTHESPOKEN) November 27, 2023
He messed with the wrong gentleman, Patrick Mahomes 27/34 and 2 TDs. #Chiefs pic.twitter.com/WwocaFpCZM
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) November 27, 2023
The Chiefs waste 6-8 touches a game by trying to get everyone involved. They really honed into today on who their best players are and most importantly they protected the football.
— Carrington Harrison (@cdotharrison) November 27, 2023
Chiefs to the Raiders after going down 14 pic.twitter.com/9taBw5l2xk
— Hudi Productions (@hudsononeill15) November 26, 2023
This is what the Chiefs' top three players in targets should look like every game. pic.twitter.com/eI3nm010O7
— Patrick Allen (@RPatrickAllen) November 26, 2023
After going down 14-0 the Chiefs went on a 31-3 run #math
— Jerome Saint LVII (@AbstractLife) November 27, 2023
Now those are the Chiefs I remember. Big win after going down a pair of scores.
— Quarrels Omenihu (@emceereach) November 27, 2023
CHIEFS WIN!!! #ChiefsKingdom #KCvsLV ❤️💛🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/iNxeB2LPbT
— Union Station KC (@UnionStationKC) November 27, 2023
Good Chiefs win. Good Chiefs cover.
Now let’s go Sporting!
— Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) November 27, 2023
chiefs win 31 points oh we won pic.twitter.com/1fLtdIAXyv
— Jane (@taylorstightend) November 27, 2023
Nice to see the Chiefs still get after it.
Down 14-0, win 31-17.— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) November 27, 2023
The Chiefs win, 31-17. After falling behind 14-0, KC outscored Vegas 31-3.
The record is 8-3. Onward!
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) November 27, 2023
Congrats to Andy Reid passing Hank Stram in Chiefs wins!
— Kansas City Today (@KC__Today) November 27, 2023
That was the first win that’s really reminded me of the championship teams of the past for the Chiefs.
The offense rises to the occasion every time they’re down or doubted and today was no different.
This offense is only going to improve (as expected) and will be dangerous…
— Ryan (@Rut23KC) November 27, 2023
31-17 CHIEFS WIN!!!! AND TRAVIS BROKE ANOTHER RECORD TONIGHT IKTR!!! #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/VCQT9WJNtK
— ✩ CEL ✩ (@moonlithoax) November 27, 2023
Chiefs win! When will the Chiefs be in Las Vegas next? pic.twitter.com/tx59Iz60Oj
— Craig McMullen (@craigmcmullen53) November 27, 2023
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Chiefs win in Las Vegas after a tough offensive stretch pic.twitter.com/zIXy6pWzuR
— Jake Linville (@JLINV98) November 27, 2023
The @Chiefs comeback from 14-0 down to win 31-17 in Vegas.#ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/9buadm6wtW
— Brad Symcox (@BritChiefUK) November 27, 2023
After all that, the Chiefs win by 14 points.
If that doesn't sound very notable, keep in mind that Patrick Mahomes has lost a game by more than 8 points just four times in his career.
— Rany Jazayerli (@jazayerli) November 27, 2023
Our guys needed this win so badly!! Great confidence booster!! And Andy gets his most wins as a Chiefs coach!! pic.twitter.com/J5vfQ8nr0u
— Jody Baker 🌊 🇺🇸🇺🇦🔴🟡🏈🟣⚪️ (@jodybaker80) November 27, 2023