Mahomes throws for 335 yards as Chiefs snap 7-game skid, rout Bengals 38-10

Cincinnati, OH - Patrick Mahomes threw for 335 yards, Kenneth Walker scored twice on the ground and the Kansas City Chiefs ended a seven-game losing streak with a 38-10 rout of the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14.

Kansas City entered the game at 4-8 after nearly two months without a victory, but there was little hesitation in its most complete statistical showing of the skid. The Chiefs established an advantage, continued to create separation and finished with 492 offensive yards while holding Cincinnati to 242.

The result was especially stark given the teams' circumstances entering the week. Cincinnati came in at 7-5 despite consecutive losses, while Kansas City was trying to stop a slide that had reached seven games. By the finish, the Chiefs had doubled the Bengals in first downs, 20-10, and won by 28 points.

"After what this group has been through, it feels good to finish one," Mahomes said. "We stayed patient, got a lot of guys involved and kept giving ourselves opportunities. We needed a day where we could put together four quarters and leave with a win."

Mahomes completed 26 of 44 passes with one touchdown and a 90.6 passer rating. His longest completion covered 47 yards, which matched the game-long reception by Rashee Rice. Rice finished with five catches for a game-high 107 yards and a touchdown, giving Kansas City a vertical element as its advantage grew.

The passing production extended well beyond Rice. Travis Kelce caught eight passes for 89 yards, and Xavier Worthy added five receptions for 76 yards. Together, the trio accounted for 22 catches and 272 yards, giving Mahomes several productive options throughout the game.

"The biggest thing was staying connected," Rice said. "When the ball came my way, I wanted to make something happen with it. Everybody had a part in moving the offense, and you could feel us settling in as the game went along."

Kansas City also generated 157 rushing yards. Walker handled a game-high 15 carries and led all rushers with 78 yards, scoring two touchdowns. Ollie Gordon II added 53 yards on 11 attempts, including a 20-yard run. The Chiefs' balance was reflected in the final totals: 335 passing yards and 157 rushing yards.

The margin widened without either defense recording an interception. Kansas City registered two sacks, while Cincinnati finished with one. The Chiefs were 10-for-17 on third down; the Bengals converted only one of 11 attempts. Both teams went 0-for-2 on fourth down.

That third-down contrast accompanied two very different offensive afternoons. Kansas City reached the red zone four times, recording two touchdowns and a field goal on those trips. Cincinnati made one red-zone visit and came away with a field goal.

Joe Burrow completed 16 of 32 passes for 158 yards and a 64.3 passer rating. Cincinnati had stretches in which it moved the ball, but it never developed enough sustained production to match Kansas City's pace. The Bengals finished with 84 rushing yards and 158 passing yards.

"One-for-11 on third down isn't where we need to be," Burrow said. "We didn't sustain enough, and when you look up at the end, the score tells you how far away we were today. We have to be more consistent with the opportunities we get."

Chase Brown supplied Cincinnati's touchdown and most of its rushing production, carrying 12 times for 70 yards. His 30-yard gain was the game's longest rush. In the passing game, Ja'Marr Chase led the Bengals with 71 yards on five receptions, while Mike Gesicki caught six passes for 61 yards.

Those individual totals were not enough to offset Kansas City's broader advantage. Mahomes more than doubled Burrow's passing yardage, and the Chiefs finished with 250 more offensive yards. Cincinnati's two-game losing streak reached three, while Kansas City finally replaced its seven-game slide with a victory.

For the Chiefs, the significance was uncomplicated. They arrived in Cincinnati carrying the weight of seven straight defeats and left with their highest-priority objective accomplished: ending the streak.

Up Next

Kansas City will return home in Week 15 to host the New England Patriots, while Cincinnati will travel to face the Carolina Panthers and look to rebound from its third consecutive loss.