Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, the Chiefs overcame an early 17-point deficit, and held on to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-29 on Monday Night Football.
The Chiefs did it despite defensive breakdowns, including TD catches of 58 and 48 yards by Davante Adams, and a penalty for roughing on defensive tackle Chris Jones that negated what would have been a turnover before halftime.
Adams’ second TD reception came right after Kelce’s last touchdown catch, when Kansas City (4-1) failed on 2-point try that left the score 30-23. But rather than kick a tying extra point, Raiders coach Josh McDaniels also went for 2, and Josh Jacobs was stuffed at the goal line with 4:29 to go.
The Raiders got the ball back one last time with 2:29 left, and a long third-down pass to Adams down the Kansas City sideline appeared to get them in field-goal range. But the play was reviewed and Adams failed to get both feet in bounds, and Carr threw incomplete on fourth-and-1 with 47 seconds left before the Chiefs ran out the clock.
Carr finished with 241 yards passing, and Jacobs ran for 133 yards and a score, as the Raiders (1-4) lost to the Chiefs for the fourth straight time. Daniel Carlson was 3 for 3 on field goals, extending his streak to 38 in a row.
Raiders receiver Davante Adams shoved a credentialed worked as he came off the field after the game. He issued an apology for the way he acted.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s fourth touchdown marks his single-game career high.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes talks about the 4 touchdown night for his tight end, Travis Kelce.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: “Sometimes these games build the true character of the team.”
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce talks about the win… “Raiders Chiefs, baby! That entire stadium was fired up.”
Raiders QB Derek Carr talks about the loss to the Chiefs. “We’ve got a new regime, but I believe in it.”
