Kansas City finishes strong
The Kansas City Chiefs scored 20 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27 at Allegiant Stadium in Week 4, keeping their unbeaten start intact. Both teams entered 3-0, but Kansas City emerged at 4-0 while Las Vegas fell to 3-1. The Raiders led 13-10 at halftime, and neither team scored in the third quarter. Kansas City then outscored Las Vegas 20-14 in the final period to turn that three-point deficit into a three-point victory. The Chiefs have scored at least 30 points in two of their past three games, with this win following a 24-10 victory at Miami and a 33-30 win over Indianapolis.
Walker and Thornton drive the offense
Kenneth Walker III powered Kansas City with 177 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries, averaging just over eight yards per attempt. He also caught his only target for two yards. Tyquan Thornton supplied the biggest receiving production, turning eight targets into five catches, 111 yards and two touchdowns. Xavier Worthy added four receptions for 70 yards on seven targets. Patrick Mahomes completed 15 of 30 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns. Thornton and Worthy combined for 181 of those passing yards, giving Kansas City concentrated production through the air alongside Walker’s work on the ground.
Raiders produce through the air
Kirk Cousins threw for 365 yards and two touchdowns, completing 31 of 52 attempts with one interception. That passing volume helped Las Vegas generate several productive receiving performances, but it was not enough to preserve its halftime advantage. Brock Bowers caught six of 11 targets for 86 yards and a touchdown. Michael Mayer added eight catches for 82 yards on 10 targets, while Ian Thomas caught both of his targets for 32 yards and a score. Ashton Jeanty contributed in both phases, rushing 15 times for 58 yards and catching six of eight targets for another 68 yards. His 126 yards from scrimmage gave the Raiders production beyond their tight ends.
Fantasy returns and next opponents
Walker led the game with 30.9 PPR points, followed by Thornton at 28.1. Thornton’s two receiving touchdowns helped him comfortably outscore Mahomes, who finished with 17.0 points. Cousins led Las Vegas with 22.6 PPR points. Bowers delivered 20.6, while Jeanty’s six receptions helped him reach 18.6 despite not scoring a touchdown. Mayer also supplied a useful receiving return with 16.2 points. Las Vegas visits the New England Patriots in Week 5 on Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. ET. Kansas City’s next game is at home against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6 on Oct. 18 at 4:25 p.m. ET.