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NFL · Week 14 · December 12, 2021 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2021 Week 14 Recap

Chiefs defeat Raiders 48–9 in Week 14

Patrick Mahomes led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 9–48 Week 14 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 9 6–7
Final 9–48
Kansas City Chiefs 48 9–4 Winner
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
9–48
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 3–35 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Patrick Mahomes
Game date
December 12, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Josh Jacobs
    Josh Jacobs 5 REC · 46 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Hunter Renfrow
    Hunter Renfrow 13 REC · 117 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Ragas 1 CAR · 9 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Patrick Mahomes
    Patrick Mahomes 20/39 · 260 YDS · 2 TD +22.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Trysten Hill
    Trysten Hill 4 REC · 76 YDS +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Mecole Hardman Jr.
    Mecole Hardman Jr. 2 REC · 59 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 48–9 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 3–35 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Patrick Mahomes
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(14:52) 28-J.Jacobs left end to LV 22 for -3 yards (90-J.Reed). FUMBLES (90-J.Reed), RECOV…
Game date
2021-12-12

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 48–9 on 2021-12-12. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +22.41 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders036009
Kansas City Chiefs1421310048

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 14:52TD
    Josh Jacobs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 75
    Score
    0-6

    (14:52) 28-J.Jacobs left end to LV 22 for -3 yards (90-J.Reed). FUMBLES (90-J.Reed), RECOVERED by KC-21-M.Hughes at LV 23. 21-M.Hughes for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 14:43XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    0-7

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 3:49TD
    Patrick Mahomes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 23
    Score
    0-13

    (3:49) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 31-Da.Williams for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 3:43XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    0-14

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 12:20TD
    Clyde Edwards-Helaire

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 5
    Score
    0-20

    (12:20) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 12:13XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    0-21

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:19TD
    JGJ. Gordon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    0-27

    (6:19) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 19-J.Gordon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:17XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    0-28

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 1:45TD
    Clyde Edwards-Helaire

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    0-34

    (1:45) (Shotgun) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 1:40XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    0-35

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:03FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 7
    Score
    3-35

    (:03) 2-D.Carlson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  12. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 8:30FG
    Harrison Butker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 36
    Score
    3-38

    (8:30) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 3:34TD
    Hunter Renfrow

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 4
    Score
    9-38

    (3:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 9:57FG
    Harrison Butker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 19
    Score
    9-41

    (9:57) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

  15. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 7:28TD
    Derrick Gore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 51
    Score
    9-47

    (7:28) 40-D.Gore up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 7:19XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    9-48

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Patrick MahomesPatrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +22.41 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  2. 2Trysten HillTrysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
  3. 3Mecole Hardman Jr.Mecole Hardman Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
  4. 4Josh JacobsJosh Jacobs · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  5. 5Hunter RenfrowHunter Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  6. 6Da. Williams · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  7. 7Derrick GoreDerrick Gore · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  8. 8Byron PringleByron Pringle · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Patrick Mahomes

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing

Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+22.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+4.40 EPA): (13:37) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill to LV 45 for 38 yards (25-T.Moehrig). KC-10-T.Hill was injured during the play. His return is Probable.

Biggest single play (-7.80 EPA): Josh Jacobs — (14:52) 28-J.Jacobs left end to LV 22 for -3 yards (90-J.Reed). FUMBLES (90-J.Reed), RECOVERED by KC-21-M.Hughes at LV 23. 21-M.Hughes for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 51 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +5.2% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -8.28 total EPA
  • Patrick MahomesPatrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · +18.6% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +22.41 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play-0.234+0.334
Offensive success rate41.0%57.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.162+0.575
Rush EPA/play-0.599+0.077
Defensive EPA/play-0.334+0.234
Defensive success rate42.5%59.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.33 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +26.75 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -18.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Josh JacobsKansas City Chiefs — Josh Jacobs (Q1 14:52)
  • Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs — Patrick Mahomes (Q1 3:49)
  • Clyde Edwards-HelaireKansas City Chiefs — Clyde Edwards-Helaire (Q2 12:20)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — J. Gordon (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q2 6:19)
  • Clyde Edwards-HelaireKansas City Chiefs — Clyde Edwards-Helaire (Q2 1:45)
  • Hunter RenfrowLas Vegas Raiders — Hunter Renfrow (Derek Carr pass) (Q3 3:34)
  • Derrick GoreKansas City Chiefs — Derrick Gore (Q4 7:28)

Field goals

  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 0:03)
  • Harrison ButkerKansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q3 8:30)
  • Harrison ButkerKansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 9:57)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 75 (Q1 14:52); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 14:43) — 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 23 (Q1 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 31-Da.Williams for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 3:43) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 21–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 12:13) — 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 1 (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 19-J.Gordon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 6:17) — 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 6 (Q2 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 1:40) — 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 7 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 2-D.Carlson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 36 (Q3 8:30) — (8:30) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q3 3:34) — (3:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 19 (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 51 (Q4 7:28) — (7:28) 40-D.Gore up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 7:19) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 14:52) — (14:52) 28-J.Jacobs left end to LV 22 for -3 yards (90-J.Reed). FUMBLES (90-J.Reed), RECOVERED by KC-21-M.Hughes at LV 23. 21-M.Hughes for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.7% · EPA -7.80]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:03) — (12:03) 6-A.Cole punts 44 yards to KC 32, Center-47-T.Sieg, out of bounds. [WPA +5.7% · EPA +0.03]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 17-M.Hardman to LV 30 for 44 yards (27-T.Mullen). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +2.88]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 11:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire up the middle to KC 34 for 2 yards (77-Q.Jefferson; 98-M.Crosby). [WPA +4.0% · EPA -0.53]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 40 for -7 yards (sack split by 98-T.Wharton and 55-F.Clark). [WPA -3.6% · EPA -2.41]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 14:52) — (14:52) 28-J.Jacobs left end to LV 22 for -3 yards (90-J.Reed). FUMBLES (90-J.Reed), RECOVERED by KC-21-M.Hughes at LV 23. 21-M.Hughes for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.7% · EPA -7.80]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 87-F.Moreau INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu (49-D.Sorensen) at LV 45. 32-T.Mathieu to LV 39 for 6 yards (1-D.Jackson; 75-B.Parker). [WPA -2.7% · EPA -4.55]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill to LV 45 for 38 yards (25-T.Moehrig). KC-10-T.Hill was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.40]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 7:28) — (7:28) 40-D.Gore up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.39]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 14:52 · KC 75 · Score 0-6
    (14:52) 28-J.Jacobs left end to LV 22 for -3 yards (90-J.Reed). FUMBLES (90-J.Reed), RECOVERED by KC-21-M.Hughes at LV 23. 21-M.Hughes for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 14:43 · LV 15 · Score 0-7
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 3:49 · LV 23 · Score 0-13
    (3:49) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 31-Da.Williams for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 3:43 · LV 15 · Score 0-14
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 12:20 · LV 5 · Score 0-20
    (12:20) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 12:13 · LV 15 · Score 0-21
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:19 · LV 1 · Score 0-27
    (6:19) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 19-J.Gordon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:17 · LV 15 · Score 0-28
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 1:45 · LV 6 · Score 0-34
    (1:45) (Shotgun) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 1:40 · LV 15 · Score 0-35
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · KC 7 · Score 3-35
    (:03) 2-D.Carlson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  12. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 8:30 · LV 36 · Score 3-38
    (8:30) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 3:34 · KC 4 · Score 9-38
    (3:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 9:57 · LV 19 · Score 9-41
    (9:57) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  15. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 7:28 · LV 51 · Score 9-47
    (7:28) 40-D.Gore up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 7:19 · LV 15 · Score 9-48
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Derek Carr (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2021-12-12?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 48-9 in Week 14, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Kansas City Chiefs 21; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 9, Kansas City Chiefs 48.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q1 14:52) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q1 3:49) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Edwards-Helaire (Q2 12:20) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Gordon (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 6:19) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Edwards-Helaire (Q2 1:45) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q3 3:34) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Gore (Q4 7:28) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 8:30, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 9:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 64.7% completion, +5.2% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -8.28 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.3% completion, +18.6% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +22.41 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+4.40 EPA): (13:37) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill to LV 45 for 38 yards (25-T.Moehrig). KC-10-T.Hill was injured during the play. His return is Probable..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W