On January 4, 2026, Las Vegas beat Kansas City 14-12 at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders entered at 2-14 after losing ten consecutive games. Kansas City arrived at 6-10 and had already missed the playoffs.
Both teams lacked their primary quarterbacks. Patrick Mahomes, Gardner Minshew, and Geno Smith were unavailable because of injuries. Neither offense scored a touchdown. Four Daniel Carlson field goals and Tyree Wilson’s safety produced every Las Vegas point. Carlson decided the game with a 60-yard field goal. Eight seconds remained when the kick gave Las Vegas its final lead.
Match Overview
Las Vegas finished with a winning drive after Kansas City had taken a one-point lead. The result ended the Raiders’ losing streak.
| Match detail | Information |
| Date | January 4, 2026 |
| Venue | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Competition | NFL 2025 regular season, Week 18 |
| Final score | Raiders 14, Chiefs 12 |
| Records entering | Raiders 2-14, Chiefs 6-10 |
| Final records | Raiders 3-14, Chiefs 6-11 |
| Attendance | 61,780 |
| Game duration | 3 hours, 1 minute |
Pre-Match Context
Kansas City entered its final game after playoff elimination ended a run of postseason appearances dating to 2015.
Mahomes had suffered a season-ending knee injury. Minshew also sustained a knee injury, leaving Chris Oladokun and Shane Buechele available.
The Raiders had lost ten consecutive games after their previous victory. Their offense also entered without Geno Smith and guard Dylan Parham.
Las Vegas had already secured the 2026 NFL Draft’s first overall selection before kickoff. Therefore, the victory did not change that position.
The Chiefs were trying to avoid an eleventh defeat. Las Vegas was trying to end its losing streak inside its home stadium.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
Kansas City led after the opening quarter. Las Vegas moved ahead before halftime and reclaimed the advantage during the fourth quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Chamarri Conner intercepted Kenny Pickett during Las Vegas’ opening possession. Kansas City could not turn that takeaway into points.
Harrison Butker later completed an eight-play, 36-yard scoring drive. His 36-yard field goal gave Kansas City a 3-0 lead.
The Raiders recorded only two first downs during the quarter. Neither team reached the end zone.
Second Quarter
Aidan O’Connell replaced Pickett and handled the remaining Raiders passing attempts.
Oladokun lost a fumble at the Kansas City 44-yard line. Las Vegas converted that possession into Carlson’s 32-yard field goal.
Oladokun later lost another fumble at the Kansas City 18. Carlson followed with a 23-yard kick for a 6-3 lead.
Kansas City entered halftime with two lost fumbles. Las Vegas scored six points from the resulting possessions.
Third Quarter
Las Vegas opened the half with a drive reaching Kansas City’s 27-yard line. Nick Bolton stopped fourth down, ending the possession.
Kansas City then covered 50 yards across 12 plays. Butker tied the game with a 40-yard field goal.
The Chiefs used seven minutes and 33 seconds on that drive. The third quarter ended with the teams tied 6-6.
Fourth Quarter
Carlson opened the fourth-quarter scoring with a 55-yard field goal. Las Vegas took a 9-6 lead.
Wilson then sacked Buechele inside Kansas City’s end zone. The safety extended the Raiders’ advantage to five points.
Dylan Laube fumbled the following free kick. Kansas City recovered at the Las Vegas 21-yard line.
Butker converted a 47-yard field goal after that turnover. He later added a 41-yard kick for a 12-11 lead.
Marquise Brown’s 51-yard reception created the field position for the go-ahead kick.
O’Connell answered with two completions during a 26-yard final drive. His first completion gained 21 yards through Michael Mayer.
Carlson then made the 60-yard winner. Kansas City received the final kickoff with eight seconds remaining.
Team Stats Comparison
Las Vegas gained 36 more total yards and produced 34 more rushing yards. Kansas City lost significant passing yardage through sacks.
| Team statistic | Chiefs | Raiders |
| First downs | 10 | 12 |
| Total yards | 168 | 204 |
| Net passing yards | 84 | 86 |
| Rushing yards | 84 | 118 |
| Total plays | 62 | 61 |
| Third-down conversions | 3/17 | 4/16 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1/1 | 0/2 |
| Sacks allowed | 8 | 3 |
| Penalties | 7-45 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Red-zone efficiency | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Time of possession | 29:16 | 30:44 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The statistical difference appeared through pass protection, rushing production, field position, and scoring efficiency.
- Las Vegas recorded eight sacks, costing Kansas City 62 passing yards.
- Kansas City recorded three sacks, costing Las Vegas 19 passing yards.
- The Raiders rushed for 118 yards, while the Chiefs produced 84 yards.
- Kansas City’s two first-half fumbles created both Las Vegas field goals before halftime.
- Both kickers went four-for-four, making Wilson’s safety the game’s only non-kicking score.
Full Box Score: Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City produced 146 gross passing yards but finished with only 84 net passing yards. Eight sacks caused that reduction.
The Chiefs rushed for 84 yards and committed no interceptions. However, Oladokun lost two fumbles during the first half.
Butker supplied all 12 points. Kansas City’s offense completed both red-zone possessions without scoring a touchdown.
Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Chris Oladokun | 11/17 | 58 | 0 | 0 |
| Shane Buechele | 7/14 | 88 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Brashard Smith | 12 | 56 | 4.7 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 |
| Shane Buechele | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Chris Oladokun | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Marquise Brown | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | FG | XP | Total points |
| Harrison Butker | 4/4 | 0/0 | 12 |
Punting
| Player | Punts | Average | Inside 20 |
| Matt Araiza | 6 | 51.3 | 3 |
Returns
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Brashard Smith, PR | 4 | 13 | 3.3 |
Defensive Leaders
Nick Bolton led Kansas City with nine combined tackles. Chris Jones recorded two sacks, while Conner produced the game’s only interception.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key play |
| Nick Bolton | 9 | 0 | Fourth-down stop |
| Nohl Williams | 6 | 1 | 2 PD |
| Bryan Cook | 6 | 0 | None |
| Drue Tranquill | 5 | 0 | None |
| Cooper McDonald | 5 | 0 | None |
| Derrick Nnadi | 4 | 0 | None |
| Chamarri Conner | 4 | 0 | INT, PD |
| Chris Jones | 3 | 2 | 2 QB hits |
Full Box Score: Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas gained 118 rushing yards and used seven different ball carriers. Jeanty accounted for most of that production.
Pickett completed one pass and threw an interception. O’Connell then completed ten passes and directed the final scoring drive.
Carlson made every field-goal attempt. The defense added two points and limited Kansas City to 84 net passing yards.
Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Aidan O’Connell | 10/22 | 102 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Pickett | 1/4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Ashton Jeanty | 26 | 87 | 3.3 | 0 |
| Kenny Pickett | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 |
| Aidan O’Connell | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 |
| Zamir White | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Shedrick Jackson | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Michael Mayer | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 |
| Shedrick Jackson | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 |
| Tyler Lockett | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 |
| Zamir White | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Dont’e Thornton Jr. | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | FG | XP | Total points |
| Daniel Carlson | 4/4 | 0/0 | 12 |
Punting
| Player | Punts | Average | Inside 20 |
| AJ Cole | 6 | 51.2 | 2 |
Returns
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Zamir White, KR | 5 | 145 | 29.0 |
| Dylan Laube, KR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| Alex Bachman, PR | 5 | 25 | 5.0 |
Defensive Leaders
Wilson and Devin White led Las Vegas with six combined tackles each. Wilson’s fourth-quarter safety gave Las Vegas a five-point lead.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key play |
| Tyree Wilson | 6 | 2 | Safety, 2 FF |
| Devin White | 6 | 1.5 | 2 QB hits |
| Eric Stokes | 5 | 0 | None |
| Jamal Adams | 4 | 0 | PD |
| Elandon Roberts | 4 | 0 | None |
| Darnay Holmes | 4 | 0 | None |
| Tommy Eichenberg | 4 | 0 | PD |
| Charles Snowden | 3 | 2 | 2 QB hits |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Daniel Carlson made field goals from 23, 32, 55, and 60 yards. His final kick completed Las Vegas’ last possession.
Tyree Wilson recorded six combined tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles. His end-zone sack produced the fourth-quarter safety.
Aidan O’Connell completed ten passes for 102 yards without an interception. He moved Las Vegas 26 yards during the final drive.
Ashton Jeanty handled 26 rushing attempts and gained 87 yards. His workload helped Las Vegas control possession for over 30 minutes.
Marquise Brown led all receivers with 64 yards. His 51-yard catch established Kansas City’s final scoring opportunity.
Harrison Butker converted all four field-goal attempts. His final two kicks briefly moved Kansas City from five points behind into the lead.
| Player | Team | Category | Stat | Game impact |
| Daniel Carlson | Raiders | Field goals | 4/4 | 60-yard winner |
| Tyree Wilson | Raiders | Sacks | 2 | Fourth-quarter safety |
| Ashton Jeanty | Raiders | Rushing | 87 yards | Game-high total |
| Aidan O’Connell | Raiders | Passing | 102 yards | Final scoring drive |
| Marquise Brown | Chiefs | Receiving | 64 yards | 51-yard late catch |
| Harrison Butker | Chiefs | Field goals | 4/4 | Scored every KC point |
Starting Lineups
Both teams changed quarterbacks during the game, but the table reflects the official starters. Pickett and Oladokun opened at quarterback.
| Position | Kansas City Chiefs | Las Vegas Raiders |
| Offense, WR1 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | Tre Tucker |
| Offense, WR2 | Marquise Brown | Not listed |
| Offense, TE1 | Travis Kelce | Ian Thomas |
| Offense, TE2 | Not listed | Michael Mayer |
| Offense, T | Not listed | Charles Grant |
| Offense, LT | Esa Pole | Stone Forsythe |
| Offense, LG | Kingsley Suamataia | Atonio Mafi |
| Offense, C | Creed Humphrey | Alex Cappa |
| Offense, RG | Hunter Nourzad | C. Rogers |
| Offense, RT | Chukwuebuka Godrick | DJ Glaze |
| Offense, WR3 | Jalen Royals | Not listed |
| Offense, QB | Chris Oladokun | Kenny Pickett |
| Offense, RB | Brashard Smith | Ashton Jeanty |
| Defense, DE1 | Mike Danna | Malcolm Koonce |
| Defense, DT1 | Chris Jones | Jonah Laulu |
| Defense, DT2 | Derrick Nnadi | Thomas Booker IV |
| Defense, DE2 | Ashton Gillotte | Tyree Wilson |
| Defense, LB1 | Cooper McDonald | Elandon Roberts |
| Defense, LB2 | Nick Bolton | Devin White |
| Defense, LB3 | Drue Tranquill | Jamal Adams |
| Defense, CB1 | Kristian Fulton | Eric Stokes |
| Defense, CB2 | Nohl Williams | Darien Porter |
| Defense, S1 | Bryan Cook | Isaiah Pola-Mao |
| Defense, S2 | Chamarri Conner | Lonnie Johnson Jr. |
Injury Report
Kansas City’s quarterback injuries forced the team to use Oladokun and Buechele. Neither player entered the season as the primary starter.
Smith’s ankle injury removed Las Vegas’ regular quarterback. Pickett started, but O’Connell took over after the opening series.
Kansas City also missed Trey Smith and Xavier Worthy. Las Vegas played without Dylan Parham and defensive tackle Adam Butler.
Karlaftis and Pacheco carried questionable designations before becoming inactive. Mostert was also questionable before appearing on Las Vegas’ inactive list.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Patrick Mahomes, KC | Knee | Out |
| Gardner Minshew, KC | Knee | Out |
| Trey Smith, KC | Ankle | Out |
| Xavier Worthy, KC | Illness | Out |
| Jake Briningstool, KC | Hamstring | Out |
| George Karlaftis, KC | Rest | Questionable, inactive |
| Isiah Pacheco, KC | Rest | Questionable, inactive |
| Jaylon Moore, KC | Knee | Questionable |
| Geno Smith, LV | Ankle | Out |
| Adam Butler, LV | Biceps | Out |
| Dylan Parham, LV | Illness | Out |
| Raheem Mostert, LV | Knee and ankle | Questionable, inactive |
2025 Season Series and Head-to-Head
Official Raiders records list Kansas City ahead 74-55-2 in regular-season meetings after the teams split their 2025 games.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score |
| October 19, 2025 | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | 31-0 |
| January 4, 2026 | Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas | 14-12 |
Kansas City outscored Las Vegas 43-14 across the two meetings. However, Las Vegas won the season’s final matchup.
AFC West Standings
Kansas City finished third in the AFC West, while Las Vegas completed the season in fourth place.
| Team | Wins | Losses | Pct. | Division finish |
| Denver Broncos | 14 | 3 | .824 | 1st |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 11 | 6 | .647 | 2nd |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 6 | 11 | .353 | 3rd |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 14 | .176 | 4th |
Neither Kansas City nor Las Vegas qualified for the postseason. Denver won the division with a three-game advantage over Los Angeles.
Broadcast and Stream Information
CBS televised the game nationally within its assigned regional markets. Chris Lewis, Kyle Long, and Tiffany Blackmon formed the broadcast team.
Paramount+ carried the CBS stream. NFL+ provided supported mobile access and on-demand viewing options.
| Broadcast item | Information |
| Kickoff | 1:25 p.m. PT, 3:25 p.m. CT |
| Television | CBS |
| Streaming | Paramount+ and eligible NFL+ access |
| Play-by-play | Chris Lewis |
| Analyst | Kyle Long |
| Sideline reporter | Tiffany Blackmon |
| Raiders radio | KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV 920 AM |
| Raiders radio team | Jason Horowitz and Kirk Morrison |
Conclusion
Las Vegas ended its prolonged losing run and closed the season with a home victory. Kansas City finished outside the playoffs.
The game turned through pass pressure, short-field opportunities, and late kicking. Las Vegas’ safety became crucial because neither offense reached the end zone.
Both teams entered the offseason after finishing behind Denver and Los Angeles. Las Vegas retained the draft’s first selection despite winning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final Raiders versus Chiefs score?
Las Vegas defeated Kansas City 14-12 after Carlson made a 60-yard field goal with eight seconds remaining at Allegiant Stadium.
Who led the Raiders against the Chiefs?
Carlson scored 12 points on four field goals, while Wilson produced two sacks, two forced fumbles, and a safety.
Who recorded the most rushing yards?
Jeanty led all rushers with 87 yards on 26 carries, while Brashard Smith led Kansas City with 56 yards.
What were the quarterback statistics?
O’Connell completed 10 of 22 passes for 102 yards, while Kansas City’s quarterbacks combined for 146 gross passing yards.
Did either team score a touchdown?
Neither offense scored a touchdown, so both kickers supplied 12 points and Las Vegas added the game’s only late safety.
Why did Patrick Mahomes not play?
Mahomes missed the finale with a knee injury, and Minshew was also unavailable because of a separate knee injury.
How did the 2025 season series finish?
The teams split their 2025 meetings, with Kansas City winning 31-0 before Las Vegas answered with a 14-12 home victory.
