Raiders Rally Past Chiefs in Thrilling Divisional Clash

LAS VEGAS, NV — In a fiercely contested AFC West showdown, the Las Vegas Raiders defended their home turf, edging out the Kansas City Chiefs with a 31-24 victory at Allegiant Stadium. Behind a poised performance from rookie quarterback Trent Carney and a playmaking defense, the Raiders moved to 2-0 on the season.

Game Recap

The Raiders started fast and finished strong, capitalizing on timely turnovers and clutch offensive plays. Rookie Trent Carney shined in his second career game, throwing for three touchdowns while avoiding mistakes. “It feels great to play a role in this win,” Carney said postgame. “The coaches put me in a position to succeed, and I just tried to execute.”

For the Chiefs, veteran quarterback Patrick Mahomes kept his team competitive with three touchdown passes, but two interceptions proved costly. “We’ve got to be better as a team,” said Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. “Mistakes like that can’t happen against a division rival.”

Rookie running back Taj Tarpley showed promise for Kansas City, churning out tough yards against a stout Raiders front. However, the Raiders’ rookie receiver Pierre Briggs stole the show with his first career touchdown reception, drawing cheers from the home crowd.

Key Stats

Trent Carney finished with 171 passing yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions on 15-of-24 passing. Running back Imani Younger led the Raiders’ rushing attack with 95 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown. Tight end Brock Bowers hauled in four catches for 61 yards and two scores.

For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes threw for 299 yards on 30-of-39 passing, including three touchdowns and two interceptions. Rookie running back Taj Tarpley contributed 48 yards on 10 carries. Tight end Travis Kelce led all Chiefs receivers with 80 yards on six catches.

Defensively, Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane recorded an interception and forced a fumble, while safety Tre’von Moehrig provided consistent coverage. Chiefs rookie safety Damarius Winston impressed with two pass deflections.

Injuries

Neither team reported injuries after the game.

Up Next

The Raiders (2-0) return home next week to face the Los Angeles Chargers, while the Chiefs (1-1) head to MetLife Stadium for a clash with the New York Giants.