The Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders match on January 5, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV, delivered a tightly contested battle that ended 14-12 in favor of the Raiders.
Kickoff occurred at 1:25 AM local time, with both teams displaying strong defensive efforts that kept scoring limited throughout the contest.
The Chiefs (6-11, 1-7 Away) managed 12 points, while the Raiders (3-14, 2-7 Home) edged them out with 14.
This report highlights player stats, key plays, and team comparisons from the matchup.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders Match Player Stats: Passing Leaders
Shane Buechele led the Chiefs’ passing attack, completing 7 of 14 attempts for 88 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions.
Chris Oladokun added 11 completions on 17 attempts for 58 yards, also without a touchdown or interception.
Combined, the Chiefs completed 18 of 31 passes for 84 yards while absorbing 8 sacks for a loss of 62 yards.
For the Raiders, Aidan O’Connell passed 10 of 22 for 102 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
Kenny Pickett attempted four passes, completing one for three yards and one interception.
Passing Table: Key Stats
| Team | Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | SACKS | QBR | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | Shane Buechele | 7/14 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 5-22 | 5.6 | 69.9 |
| KC | Chris Oladokun | 11/17 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 3-40 | 1.6 | 70.2 |
| LV | Aidan O’Connell | 10/22 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 16.3 | 59.3 |
| LV | Kenny Pickett | 1/4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2-14 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Passing Highlights:
- Chiefs completed 18 of 31 passes.
- Raiders had 11 completions on 26 attempts.
- No passing touchdowns for either team.
- Defensive pressure led to multiple sacks on both sides.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders Match Player Stats: Rushing Leaders
Brashard Smith led the Chiefs with 56 yards on 12 carries, averaging 4.7 yards per rush.
Kareem Hunt added 14 yards on five attempts, while Dameon Pierce contributed 10 yards on four carries.
Shane Buechele and Chris Oladokun combined for 4 total rushing yards on two carries.
Ashton Jeanty paced the Raiders with 87 yards on 26 carries, followed by Kenny Pickett and Aidan O’Connell with minimal contributions on the ground.
Rushing Table: Key Stats
| Team | Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | Brashard Smith | 12 | 56 | 4.7 | 0 | 14 |
| KC | Kareem Hunt | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 0 | 4 |
| LV | Ashton Jeanty | 26 | 87 | 3.3 | 0 | 12 |
| LV | Kenny Pickett | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
Rushing Highlights:
- Chiefs gained 84 rushing yards on 23 attempts.
- Raiders accumulated 118 yards on 32 carries.
- Neither team scored rushing touchdowns.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders Match Player Stats: Receiving Leaders
Hollywood Brown led the Chiefs in receiving with 64 yards on three receptions.
Travis Kelce, Kareem Hunt, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Noah Gray contributed modest yardage, totaling 146 yards on 18 receptions.
Michael Mayer recorded 47 yards on three receptions for the Raiders.
Receiving Table: Key Stats
| Team | Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TGTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | Hollywood Brown | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 6 |
| KC | Travis Kelce | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 6 |
| LV | Michael Mayer | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 5 |
| LV | Tre Tucker | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 6 |
Receiving Highlights:
- Chiefs: 146 yards total on 18 receptions.
- Raiders: 105 yards on 11 receptions.
- No receiving touchdowns recorded.
Team Comparison and Timeline
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
| Quarter | KC | LV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Total | 12 | 14 |
Team Stats Overview
| Stat | KC | LV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 168 | 204 |
| 1st Downs | 10 | 12 |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | 3/17 | 4/16 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Penalties | 7-45 | 2-10 |
| Possession | 29:16 | 30:44 |
Key Game Points:
- Raiders’ defense pressured the Chiefs for 8 sacks.
- Both teams turned the ball over twice.
- Raiders capitalized late for the win.
Bullet Points Summary
- Chiefs struggled on third down (3/17), while Raiders converted slightly better (4/16).
- Brashard Smith led KC in rushing; Ashton Jeanty led LV.
- Shane Buechele and Aidan O’Connell led passing attempts without throwing TDs.
- Hollywood Brown and Michael Mayer were the top receiving targets.
- Game featured strong defensive performances and limited scoring opportunities.
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