Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2024 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-11-29, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 19–17 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +3.46 total EPA, and -7.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-42.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 38, touched at KC 38, RECOVERED by KC-32-N.Bolton at KC 37. Penalty on LV, Illegal Shift, declined.

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 B. Bowers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
2. 2 A. O'Connell · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +7.88 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Tucker · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.06 EPA/play
4. 4 X. Worthy · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
5. 5 P. Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +3.46 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
7. 7 N. Gray · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Turner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.29 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 — P. Mahomes (Q2 32:19)
• Las Vegas Raiders — B. Bowers (A. O'Connell pass) (Q3 16:50)
• Las Vegas Raiders — T. Tucker (A. O'Connell pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

• Kansas City Chiefs — M. Wright (Q1 55:09)
• Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson (Q2 41:06)
• Kansas City Chiefs — M. Wright (Q3 23:44)
• Kansas City Chiefs — M. Wright (Q3 18:15)
• Kansas City Chiefs — M. Wright (Q4 9:57)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 7 (Q1 55:09) — (10:09) 49-M.Wright 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 9 (Q2 41:06) — (11:06) 2-D.Carlson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q2 32:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 84-Ju.Watson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-K.Chaisson].; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q2 32:14) — 49-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–6. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 23 (Q3 23:44) — (8:44) 49-M.Wright 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 17 (Q3 18:15) — (3:15) 49-M.Wright 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 33 (Q3 16:50) — (1:50) 12-A.O'Connell pass deep right to 89-B.Bowers for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 16:40) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 58 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.O'Connell pass deep left to 11-T.Tucker for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 14:52) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) 49-M.Wright 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

Turning points

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

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 38, touched at KC 38, RECOVERED by KC-32-N.Bolton at KC 37. Penalty on LV, Illegal Shift, declined. [WPA -42.9% · EPA -2.12]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) 2-D.Carlson 58 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA -21.8% · EPA -2.53]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.O'Connell pass deep left to 11-T.Tucker for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.3% · EPA +5.06]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass deep left to 16-J.Meyers pushed ob at KC 29 for 43 yards (13-N.Johnson). [WPA +15.4% · EPA +3.76]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) 12-A.O'Connell pass short left to 89-B.Bowers pushed ob at KC 39 for 14 yards (32-N.Bolton). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +1.28]

Impact plays

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

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.O'Connell pass deep left to 11-T.Tucker for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.3% · EPA +5.06]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 16:50) — (1:50) 12-A.O'Connell pass deep right to 89-B.Bowers for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.34]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 26:48) — (11:48) 8-A.Abdullah up the middle to KC 30 for no gain (32-N.Bolton, 90-C.Omenihu). [WPA -5.9% · EPA -3.89]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass deep left to 16-J.Meyers pushed ob at KC 29 for 43 yards (13-N.Johnson). [WPA +15.4% · EPA +3.76]

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) · 55 dropbacks · 47.3% completion · -7.4% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.46 total EPA
• A.O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · -1.6% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.06, Kansas City Chiefs -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -2.99 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -4.88 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• B. Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• P. Mahomes (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 55:09 · LV 7 · Score 0-3
   (10:09) 49-M.Wright 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
2. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 41:06 · KC 9 · Score 3-3
   (11:06) 2-D.Carlson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
3. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 32:19 · LV 6 · Score 3-9
   (2:19) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 84-Ju.Watson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-K.Chaisson].
4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q2 32:14 · LV 15 · Score 3-10
   49-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
5. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 23:44 · LV 23 · Score 3-13
   (8:44) 49-M.Wright 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
6. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 18:15 · LV 17 · Score 3-16
   (3:15) 49-M.Wright 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
7. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 16:50 · KC 33 · Score 9-16
   (1:50) 12-A.O'Connell pass deep right to 89-B.Bowers for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 16:40 · KC 15 · Score 10-16
   2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
9. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · KC 58 · Score 16-16
   (15:00) 12-A.O'Connell pass deep left to 11-T.Tucker for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 14:52 · KC 15 · Score 17-16
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
11. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 9:57 · LV 14 · Score 17-19
    (9:57) 49-M.Wright 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.