Chiefs Defeat Raiders, Extend Winning Streak to 13 Games
Mahomes passes for 262 yards and 2 TDs, Chiefs beat Raiders 27-20 to improve to 7-0
LAS VEGAS — Patrick Mahomes threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Kansas City Chiefs, the two-time defending champions, secure a 27-20 win against the struggling Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. This victory keeps the Chiefs undefeated at 7-0.
Kansas City extended its winning streak to 13 games, including the postseason. Their last loss was to Las Vegas, but the Chiefs remain dominant at Allegiant Stadium with a 5-0 record against the Raiders and a 6-0 record overall, including their Super Bowl win in February.
The Raiders, now at 2-6, have dropped four games in a row. This game marked the first time they scored at least 20 points since their 20-16 win over Cleveland on September 29.
Mahomes set a new NFL record by reaching 30,000 career passing yards faster than any other quarterback, achieving it in his 103rd game. The previous record was held by Matthew Stafford, who reached 30,000 yards in 109 games.
Travis Kelce was Mahomes’ main target, making a season-high 10 catches for 90 yards. This was Kelce’s best performance since November 26, with a touchdown that put him at 75 career TDs, moving him to fifth on the NFL all-time tight end touchdown list and just two behind Tony Gonzalez’s Chiefs record.
For the Raiders, quarterback Gardner Minshew completed 24 of 30 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns but was sacked five times. Jakobi Meyers, back from an ankle injury, caught six passes for 52 yards and a touchdown. However, the Raiders struggled with their ground game, finishing with only 33 rushing yards, averaging 1.6 yards per carry.
The Raiders put up a strong fight but missed critical opportunities. Late in the first half, with 1:57 remaining, they opted for two running plays and an incomplete pass, giving Kansas City time to go 56 yards on nine plays and score a 42-yard field goal, making it 17-10 just before halftime.
In the third quarter, with the Chiefs leading 17-13, the Raiders had a chance to score after safety Tre’von Moehrig intercepted a Mahomes pass, bringing the ball to Kansas City’s 3-yard line. However, they couldn’t capitalize on it, as a series of runs gained little yardage, followed by a sack on Minshew on fourth down.
The Chiefs then responded with a lengthy 87-yard drive, running 19 plays and using up 9:43 on the clock. Harrison Butker finished the drive with a 24-yard field goal, giving Kansas City a seven-point lead early in the fourth quarter.
A critical strip sack of Minshew late in the game set up another Chiefs touchdown, effectively sealing the victory. Although the Raiders managed a touchdown before the 2-minute warning, Kansas City recovered the onside kick, securing the win.
Injuries
- Chiefs: Safety Nazeeh Johnson left in the first half with a concussion.
- Raiders: Center Andre James sustained an ankle injury in the second half.
Next Games
- Chiefs: Host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, November 4.
- Raiders: Play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
