The Chiefs beat the Raiders 30–27 in Las Vegas, moving to 4–0. The Raiders fell to 3–1.
For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes went 15-for-30 for 225 yards with 2 touchdowns. Kenneth Walker III ran for 177 yards on 22 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. Tyquan Thornton caught 5 passes for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns.
For the Raiders, Kirk Cousins went 31-for-52 for 365 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Brock Bowers caught 6 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown.
On defense, Xavier Nwankpa (Chiefs) had an interception.
Recaps are written automatically from the final score and box score: player stats from nflverse (CC BY 4.0).
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes against Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Chiefs: Oct 4, 2026, 9:09 AM ET; Raiders: Oct 4, 2026, 9:09 AM ET).
Chiefs in this game: shotgun 54%, under center 42%, pistol 3% · one back 83%, two backs 15%, empty 2% · motion 61% (59 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chiefs lined him up on most snaps.
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chiefs lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Chiefs offense, 2 TE
LT#71 Josh Simmons Out (back)Next up: Kahlil Benson
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 15% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Chiefs offense, I-form
LT#71 Josh Simmons Out (back)Next up: Kahlil Benson
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chiefs lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 2% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Chiefs offense, 4 WR
LT#71 Josh Simmons Out (back)Next up: Kahlil Benson
Raiders in this game: shotgun 62%, under center 37%, pistol 1% · one back 64%, two backs 26%, empty 10% · motion 72% (81 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Raiders lined him up on most snaps.
RDE#91 Felix Anudike-UzomahNext up: R Mason Thomas
WLB#23 Drue TranquillNo backup listed
MLB#32 Nick BoltonNext up: Jack Cochrane
SLB#31 Jeffrey BassaNext up: Cole Christiansen
LCB#20 Nohl WilliamsNext up: Chris Roland-Wallace
SS#27 Chamarri ConnerNext up: Jaden Hicks
FS#17 Alohi GilmanNext up: Xavier Nwankpa
RCB#5 Mansoor DelaneNext up: Kristian Fulton
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Raiders lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Raiders offense, 2 TE
LT#74 Kolton MillerNext up: Charles Grant
LG#70 Spencer BurfordNext up: Bryce Cabeldue
C#65 Tyler LinderbaumNo backup listed
RG#58 Jackson Powers-Johnson Out (groin)Next up: Caleb Rogers
RDE#91 Felix Anudike-UzomahNext up: R Mason Thomas
WLB#23 Drue TranquillNo backup listed
MLB#32 Nick BoltonNext up: Jack Cochrane
SLB#31 Jeffrey BassaNext up: Cole Christiansen
LCB#20 Nohl WilliamsNext up: Chris Roland-Wallace
SS#27 Chamarri ConnerNext up: Jaden Hicks
FS#17 Alohi GilmanNext up: Xavier Nwankpa
RCB#5 Mansoor DelaneNext up: Kristian Fulton
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 26% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Raiders offense, I-form
LT#74 Kolton MillerNext up: Charles Grant
LG#70 Spencer BurfordNext up: Bryce Cabeldue
C#65 Tyler LinderbaumNo backup listed
RG#58 Jackson Powers-Johnson Out (groin)Next up: Caleb Rogers
RDE#91 Felix Anudike-UzomahNext up: R Mason Thomas
WLB#23 Drue TranquillNo backup listed
MLB#32 Nick BoltonNext up: Jack Cochrane
SLB#31 Jeffrey BassaNext up: Cole Christiansen
LCB#20 Nohl WilliamsNext up: Chris Roland-Wallace
SS#27 Chamarri ConnerNext up: Jaden Hicks
FS#17 Alohi GilmanNext up: Xavier Nwankpa
RCB#5 Mansoor DelaneNext up: Kristian Fulton
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Raiders lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 10% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Raiders offense, 4 WR
LT#74 Kolton MillerNext up: Charles Grant
LG#70 Spencer BurfordNext up: Bryce Cabeldue
C#65 Tyler LinderbaumNo backup listed
RG#58 Jackson Powers-Johnson Out (groin)Next up: Caleb Rogers