8 Winners and 4 Losers from the Chiefs’ win over the Raiders
The Kansas City Chiefs secured a narrow victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in a game marked by controversial plays and high-intensity moments. Key performances from George Karlaftis, Patrick Mahomes, and Tyquan Thornton were highlighted as pivotal to the win.
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Raiders week started off weird. Then it was weird in the middle. So, of course, the ending was weird. This game had everything— game-changing penalties, turnovers, a fake punt, and a controversial play at the end. The personnel decisions and short-yardage play calls were mind-boggling, and momentum shifted rapidly in Las Vegas.
The unexpected should be expected in these division rivalry games. Scores are always close, and the results can be contradictory.
Here are some Kansas City Chiefs who stood out in a back-and-forth, too-close-for-comfort win over the Las Vegas Raiders:
Winners
[Image: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Las Vegas Raiders passes the ball while under pressure from George Karlaftis #56 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images) https://platform.arrowheadpride.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/10/gettyimages-2298603637.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
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