Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Game story

In Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-10-27, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 27–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +12.05 total EPA, and +6.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.05 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-21.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (5:49) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 7-T.Moehrig (95-J.Jenkins) at KC 15. 7-T.Moehrig to KC 3 for 12 yards (62-J.Thuney).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 P. Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +12.05 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
2. 2 G.Minshew II · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +6.19 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3. 3 B. Bowers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Meyers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Turner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
6. 6 Ju. Watson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
7. 7 N. Gray · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
8. 8 S. Perine · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Kansas City Chiefs — K. Hunt (Q1 55:08)
• Las Vegas Raiders — J. Meyers (G. Minshew pass) (Q1 47:42)
• Kansas City Chiefs — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 32:00)
• Kansas City Chiefs — X. Worthy (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 5:03)
• Las Vegas Raiders — D. Turner (G. Minshew pass) (Q4 2:07)

Field goals

• Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson (Q2 40:18)
• Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker (Q2 30:08)
• Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker (Q2 30:04)
• Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson (Q3 21:44)
• Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker (Q4 8:48)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q1 55:08) — (10:08) 29-K.Hunt right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 55:02) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q1 47:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short left to 16-J.Meyers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Jones].; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 47:39) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 19–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 36 (Q2 40:18) — (10:18) 2-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q2 31:57) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 24 (Q2 30:08) — (:08) 7-H.Butker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the KC 35 (Q2 30:04) — 7-H.Butker kicks 65 yards from KC 35 to end zone, Touchback to the LV 30..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 14 (Q3 21:44) — (6:44) 2-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 16–7. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 5 (Q4 8:48) — (8:48) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 9 (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 1-X.Worthy for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q4 4:59) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. Penalty on LV-30-D.Holmes, Defensive Offside, declined.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q4 2:07); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 2:03) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. ** Injury Update: KC-32-N.Bolton has returned to the game..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 20:49) — (5:49) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 7-T.Moehrig (95-J.Jenkins) at KC 15. 7-T.Moehrig to KC 3 for 12 yards (62-J.Thuney). [WPA -21.3% · EPA -5.04]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 18:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at KC 8 for -5 yards (98-T.Wharton). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -2.99]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at LV 37 for 0 yards (69-M.Pennel). FUMBLES (69-M.Pennel) [69-M.Pennel], RECOVERED by KC-23-D.Tranquill at LV 41. 23-D.Tranquill to LV 38 for 3 yards (74-K.Miller) [WPA -13.2% · EPA -5.47]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles left end to LV 42 for 14 yards (20-I.Pola-Mao). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.60]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.70]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at LV 37 for 0 yards (69-M.Pennel). FUMBLES (69-M.Pennel) [69-M.Pennel], RECOVERED by KC-23-D.Tranquill at LV 41. 23-D.Tranquill to LV 38 for 3 yards (74-K.Miller) [WPA -13.2% · EPA -5.47]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 20:49) — (5:49) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 7-T.Moehrig (95-J.Jenkins) at KC 15. 7-T.Moehrig to KC 3 for 12 yards (62-J.Thuney). [WPA -21.3% · EPA -5.04]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short left to 19-D.Turner for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-G.Karlaftis]. KC-23-D.Tranquill was injured during the play. [WPA +1.5% · EPA +3.23]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 18:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at KC 8 for -5 yards (98-T.Wharton). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -2.99]

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) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.05 total EPA
• G.Minshew II (Las Vegas Raiders) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +17.1% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, +6.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, -3.10 total EPA, 4 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• 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.
• G.Minshew II (LV) 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.

1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 55:08 · LV 1 · Score 6-0
   (10:08) 29-K.Hunt right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 55:02 · LV 15 · Score 7-0
   7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 47:42 · KC 7 · Score 7-6
   (2:42) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short left to 16-J.Meyers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Jones].
4. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 47:39 · KC 15 · Score 7-7
   2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
5. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 40:18 · KC 36 · Score 7-10
   (10:18) 2-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
6. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · LV 5 · Score 13-10
   (2:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q2 31:57 · LV 15 · Score 14-10
   7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
8. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 30:08 · LV 24 · Score 17-10
   (:08) 7-H.Butker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
9. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · KC 35 · Score 17-10
   7-H.Butker kicks 65 yards from KC 35 to end zone, Touchback to the LV 30.
10. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 21:44 · KC 14 · Score 17-13
    (6:44) 2-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
11. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 8:48 · LV 5 · Score 20-13
    (8:48) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
12. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 5:03 · LV 9 · Score 26-13
    (5:03) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 1-X.Worthy for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q4 4:59 · LV 15 · Score 27-13
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. Penalty on LV-30-D.Holmes, Defensive Offside, declined.
14. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 2:07 · KC 11 · Score 27-19
    (2:07) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short left to 19-D.Turner for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-G.Karlaftis]. KC-23-D.Tranquill was injured during the play.
15. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 2:03 · KC 15 · Score 27-20
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. ** Injury Update: KC-32-N.Bolton has returned to the game.