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NFL · Week 12 · November 26, 2023 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Chiefs defeat Raiders 31–17 in Week 12

Patrick Mahomes led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 31–17 Week 12 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 31 8–3 Winner
Final 31–17
Las Vegas Raiders 17 5–7
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
31–17
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 20–14 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
Patrick Mahomes
FantasyHQ MVP
Patrick Mahomes
Game date
November 26, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Patrick Mahomes
    Patrick Mahomes 27/38 · 302 YDS · 2 TD +12.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Rashee Rice
    Rashee Rice 8 REC · 107 YDS · 1 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Travis Kelce
    Travis Kelce 6 REC · 91 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Jakobi Meyers
    Jakobi Meyers 6 REC · 79 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Aidan O'Connell
    Aidan O'Connell 23/34 · 235 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Hunter Renfrow
    Hunter Renfrow 4 REC · 38 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 31–17 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 20–14 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Patrick Mahomes
Top passer
Patrick Mahomes
Biggest EPA play
(13:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2023-11-26

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 31–17 on 2023-11-26. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +12.24 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Kansas City Chiefs020710031
Las Vegas Raiders7730017

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 9:38TD
    Jakobi Meyers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 18
    Score
    0-6

    (9:38) (Shotgun) 4-A.O'Connell pass short middle to 16-J.Meyers for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 9:32XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 12:51TD
    Josh Jacobs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 63
    Score
    0-13

    (12:51) 8-J.Jacobs left end for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 12:41XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    0-14

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:44TD
    Isiah Pacheco

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    6-14

    (6:44) (Shotgun) 10-I.Pacheco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:38TD
    Harrison Butker

    Points+7

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    7-14

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

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:30TD
    Patrick Mahomes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:25XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    14-14

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

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 9:18TD
    Isiah Pacheco

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    20-14

    (9:18) (Shotgun) 10-I.Pacheco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 9:15XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    21-14

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

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 2:13FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 16
    Score
    21-17

    (2:13) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  12. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 13:48TD
    Rashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 39
    Score
    27-17

    (13:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 13:40XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    28-17

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

  14. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 3:14FG
    Harrison Butker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 14
    Score
    31-17

    (3:14) 7-H.Butker 32 yard field goal 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 · +12.24 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  2. 2Rashee RiceRashee Rice · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.58 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  3. 3Jakobi MeyersJakobi Meyers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  4. 4Travis KelceTravis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  5. 5Aidan O'ConnellAidan O'Connell · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +4.33 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  6. 6Noah GrayNoah Gray · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  7. 7Hunter RenfrowHunter Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  8. 8Isiah PachecoIsiah Pacheco · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.50 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.09 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 (+12.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+4.96 EPA): (13:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Patrick Mahomes led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Patrick MahomesPatrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 38 dropbacks · 71.1% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +12.24 total EPA
  • Aidan O'ConnellAidan 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.

StatKansas City ChiefsLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.134-0.100
Offensive success rate48.7%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 rate69.0%51.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

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.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.13 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.10 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +10.17 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -7.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jakobi MeyersLas Vegas Raiders — Jakobi Meyers (Aidan O'Connell pass) (Q1 9:38)
  • Josh JacobsLas Vegas Raiders — Josh Jacobs (Q2 12:51)
  • Isiah PachecoKansas City Chiefs — Isiah Pacheco (Q2 6:44)
  • Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs — Patrick Mahomes (Q2 0:30)
  • Isiah PachecoKansas City Chiefs — Isiah Pacheco (Q3 9:18)
  • Rashee RiceKansas City Chiefs — Rashee Rice (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q4 13:48)

Field goals

  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q3 2:13)
  • Harrison ButkerKansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 3:14)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 18 (Q1 9:38) — (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 9:32) — 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 12:51) — (12:51) 8-J.Jacobs left end for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 12:41) — 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 6:44) — (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 6:38) — 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 0:30); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 0:25) — 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 9:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 10-I.Pacheco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 9:15) — 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 2:13) — (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.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.96]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 4-A.O'Connell pass deep right to 16-J.Meyers to KC 20 for 33 yards (22-T.McDuffie). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +3.04]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:30) — (: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. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.34]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 12:51) — (12:51) 8-J.Jacobs left end for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +4.94]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) 4-A.O'Connell pass deep left to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at KC 34 for 33 yards (38-L.Sneed). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.56]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.96]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 12:51) — (12:51) 8-J.Jacobs left end for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +4.94]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 0:35) — (:35) 2-D.Carlson 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -3.99]
  • 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). [WPA -1.9% · EPA -3.69]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 9:38 · KC 18 · Score 0-6
    (9:38) (Shotgun) 4-A.O'Connell pass short middle to 16-J.Meyers for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 9:32 · KC 15 · Score 0-7
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 12:51 · KC 63 · Score 0-13
    (12:51) 8-J.Jacobs left end for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 12:41 · KC 15 · Score 0-14
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:44 · LV 1 · Score 6-14
    (6:44) (Shotgun) 10-I.Pacheco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q2 6:38 · LV 15 · Score 7-14
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · 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.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 0:25 · LV 15 · Score 14-14
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 9:18 · LV 1 · Score 20-14
    (9:18) (Shotgun) 10-I.Pacheco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 9:15 · LV 15 · Score 21-14
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 2:13 · KC 16 · Score 21-17
    (2:13) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.

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.
  • Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2023-11-26?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 31-17 in Week 12, 2023.

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 9:38) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q2 12:51) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — I. Pacheco (Q2 6:44) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q2 0:30) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — I. Pacheco (Q3 9:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — R. Rice (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 13:48) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 2:13, 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?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 71.1% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +12.24 total passing EPA. Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders), 67.6% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.33 total passing EPA.

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

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.96 EPA): (13:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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