Game story
In Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-11-26, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 31–17 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +12.24 total EPA, and +7.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.24 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (13:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +12.24 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2 R. Rice · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.58 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 3 J. Meyers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 4 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 5 A. O'Connell · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +4.33 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6 N. Gray · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 7 H. Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8 I. Pacheco · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.50 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Mahomes — KC · Passing
P. Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+12.24) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.96 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (13:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Meyers (A. O'Connell pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jacobs
- Kansas City Chiefs — I. Pacheco
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Mahomes
- Kansas City Chiefs — I. Pacheco
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Rice (P. Mahomes pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
- Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 18 (Q1 54:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 4-A.O'Connell pass short middle to 16-J.Meyers for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 54:32) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 20–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 63 (Q2 42:51) — (12:51) 8-J.Jacobs left end for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 42:41) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 36:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 10-I.Pacheco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q2 36:38) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q2 30:30); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 30:25) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 24:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 10-I.Pacheco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 24:15) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 16 (Q3 17:13) — (2:13) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 39 (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 13:40) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) 7-H.Butker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 19:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 4-A.O'Connell pass deep right to 16-J.Meyers to KC 20 for 33 yards (22-T.McDuffie).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 30:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 84-Ju.Watson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-84-Ju.Watson, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 42:51) — (12:51) 8-J.Jacobs left end for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 58:37) — (13:37) 4-A.O'Connell pass deep left to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at KC 34 for 33 yards (38-L.Sneed).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 42:51) — (12:51) 8-J.Jacobs left end for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 45:35) — (:35) 2-D.Carlson 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle to LV 17 for -2 yards (23-D.Tranquill, 95-C.Jones).
Quarterback report card
P.Mahomes led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 38 dropbacks · 71.1% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +12.24 total EPA
- A.O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.134 | -0.100 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.7% | 31.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.322 | +0.100 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.029 | -0.219 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.100 | -0.134 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.0% | 51.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +10.17 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -7.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Mahomes (KC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 54:38 · KC 18 · Score 0-6
(9:38) (Shotgun) 4-A.O'Connell pass short middle to 16-J.Meyers for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 54:32 · KC 15 · Score 0-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 42:51 · KC 63 · Score 0-13
(12:51) 8-J.Jacobs left end for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 42:41 · KC 15 · Score 0-14
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 36:44 · LV 1 · Score 6-14
(6:44) (Shotgun) 10-I.Pacheco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q2 36:38 · LV 15 · Score 7-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 30:30 · LV 3 · Score 13-14
(:30) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 84-Ju.Watson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-84-Ju.Watson, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 30:25 · LV 15 · Score 14-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 24:18 · LV 1 · Score 20-14
(9:18) (Shotgun) 10-I.Pacheco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 24:15 · LV 15 · Score 21-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 17:13 · KC 16 · Score 21-17
(2:13) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 13:48 · LV 39 · Score 27-17
(13:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 13:40 · LV 15 · Score 28-17
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 3:14 · LV 14 · Score 31-17
(3:14) 7-H.Butker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 31-17 in Week 12, 2023 on 2023-11-26.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 31, Las Vegas Raiders 17 (KC 31-17 LV) in Week 12, 2023 on 2023-11-26.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 20, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 31, Las Vegas Raiders 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Meyers (A. O'Connell pass) (Q1 54:38) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q2 42:51) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — I. Pacheco (Q2 36:44) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q2 30:30) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — I. Pacheco (Q3 24:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — R. Rice (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 13:48) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 17:13, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 3:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 71.1% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +12.24 total passing EPA. A. O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders), 67.6% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.33 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +12.24 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.96 EPA): (13:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.8%.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
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