Chiefs vs Raiders
The Kansas City defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 31-17 on Sunday. The Chiefs took control of the game early, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter. The Las Vegas were able to get back into the game in the second quarter, but the Kansas city were able to pull away in the second half.
First Quarter : Raiders 7-0
The first quarter of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 31-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders was a tale of two halves. The Raiders dominated the opening minutes, taking a 7-0 lead on a 18-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Aidan O’Connell to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.
The Kansas city responded with a 75-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes to tight end Travis Kelce, but the Raiders extended their lead to 14-7 with a 30-yard field goal from kicker Daniel Carlson.
The quarter ended with the Kansas city trailing 14-7, but they would soon take control of the game.
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Second Quarter: Chiefs 14-7
The second quarter of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 31-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders was a period of dominance for the kansas city offense. After falling behind 14-0 early in the quarter, the Chiefs responded with a vengeance, scoring 21 unanswered points to take control of the game.
| Quarter | Chiefs | Raiders |
| 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | 14 | 7 |
| 3 | 21 | 14 |
| 4 | 28 | 17 |
The Kansas’s comeback began with a 2-yard touchdown run by Isiah Pacheco. The touchdown was set up by a 30-yard pass from Mahomes to wide receiver Mecole Hardman.
The Kansas city Chiefs then added another touchdown later in the quarter on a 10-yard pass from Mahomes to wide receiver Sky Moore. The touchdown was set up by a 40-yard pass from Mahomes to Kelce.
The Kansas city’ final touchdown of the quarter came with just 13 seconds remaining on a 1-yard run by Pacheco. The touchdown was set up by a 20-yard pass from Mahomes to Hardman.
The Chiefs went into halftime with a 21-14 lead.
The Kansas city defense also played well in the second quarter, holding the Las Vegas to just three points. The Kansas’s were able to pressure O’Connell throughout the quarter, forcing him into two interceptions.
The second quarter was a turning point in the game. The Kansas city were able to take control of the game and never looked back.
Third Quarter: Chiefs 21-14
The third quarter of the game saw the kansas continue their dominance on both sides of the ball. The kansas city offense picked up right where they left off in the second quarter, scoring another touchdown to extend their lead to 28-14.
The city’s touchdown drive in the third quarter was a methodical one, covering 75 yards in 13 plays. The drive was capped off by a 34-yard field goal from kicker Harrison Butker.
The Kansas’ defense was also impressive in the third quarter, holding the Las Vegas to just three points. The Chiefs were able to get off to a fast start defensively, forcing the Las Vegas to punt on their first possession.
The Raiders did manage to score a field goal late in the third quarter, but it was too little too late. The Kansas’ went into the fourth quarter with a comfortable 28-17 lead.
Here is a more detailed breakdown of the third quarter:
- Chiefs offense: 75 yards, 13 plays, 8:05, FG
- Raiders offense: 13 plays, 55 yards, 6:55, FG
- Chiefs defense: 3 points allowed
- Raiders defense: 3 points allowed
The third quarter was another important quarter for the Kansas city. They were able to extend their lead and control the tempo of the game. The Chiefs’ defense also played well, holding the Raiders to just three points.
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Fourth Quarter: Chiefs 28-17
The fourth quarter of the game saw the Kansas city continue to control the game and seal their victory. The city’s offense was able to run the clock down and limit the Raiders’ opportunities to score.
The Kansas city first possession of the fourth quarter lasted nearly seven minutes, with picking up two first downs and forcing the Raiders to use their final timeout. The city’s possession ended with a punt, but they had successfully eaten up a significant amount of time off the clock.
The Raiders’ first possession of the fourth quarter was a three-and-out, and the Chiefs were able to take over on their own 36-yard line with just over four minutes remaining in the game. The Chiefs then ran the ball on four consecutive plays, picking up two first downs and running the clock down to the two-minute warning.
The Raiders got the ball back with two minutes remaining in the game, but they were unable to pick up a first down. The Kansas city then took over on downs and ran the clock down to secure their 31-17 victory.
Here is a more detailed breakdown of the fourth quarter:
- Chiefs offense: 12 plays, 48 yards, 6:46
- Raiders offense: 5 plays, 11 yards, 1:10
- Chiefs defense: 0 points allowed
- Raiders defense: 0 points allowed
The fourth quarter was a dominant performance by the kansas city
. They were able to control the clock and limit the Raiders’ opportunities to score. The city defense also played well, holding the Raiders to zero points in the quarter.
Key Stats of the Game
| Player | Team | Touchdowns | Passes | Yards | |
| Patrick Mahomes | Kansas | 2 | 28 | 302 | |
| Travis Kelce | Kansas | 1 | 0 | 75 | |
| Isiah Pacheco | Kansas | 2 | 0 | 33 | |
| Skyy Moore | Kansas | 1 | 0 | 10 | |
| Mecole Hardman | Kansas | 0 | 0 | 62 | |
| Derek Carr | Raiders | 1 | 25 | 179 | |
| Darren Waller | Raiders | 1 | 0 | 49 | |
| Jakobi Meyers | Raiders | 1 | 0 | 18 | |
| Statistic | Chiefs | Raiders |
| Passing Yards | 302 | 179 |
| Rushing Yards | 121 | 81 |
| First Downs | 22 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
Turning Point
The turning point of the game came in the first quarter when the Kansas city scored a touchdown to take a 7-0 lead. This score difference remained unchanged for the rest of the quarter, giving the Kansas city an early advantage.
Passing Prowess
The Kansas city passing game was a major factor in their victory. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 302 yards and two touchdowns, while the Las Vegas’s Derek Carr could only manage 179 yards and one touchdown.
Rushing Rhythm
The Kansas city also had a slight edge in the rushing game, with their running backs combining for 121 yards. The Raiders’ running backs were held to 81 yards.
First Down Dominance
The Chiefs were able to control the tempo of the game by securing 22 first downs to the Raiders’ 15. This allowed them to keep the ball for longer periods of time and limit the Raiders’ offensive opportunities.
Turnover-Free Triumph
The Chiefs did not commit any turnovers, while the las vegas raiders committed two. This was a major advantage for the Chiefs, as it gave them extra possessions and prevented the las vegas Raiders from scoring points.
Kansas City Chief Next Game
The Kansas City Chiefs next match is against the Green Bay Packers on December 4, at 7:20 PM CST at Lambeau Field.
The Green Bay Packers are currently ranked #2 in the NFL, and the Kansas City Chiefs are currently ranked #4. The Packers are 9-3 this season, and the Kansas city are 8-3 this season. The Packers have won their last 4 games, and the Chiefs have won their last 3 games.
The Packers are led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has thrown for 3,082 yards and 26 touchdowns this season. The Chiefs are led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has thrown for 2,976 yards and 25 touchdowns this season.