Chiefs 27–20 Raiders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2024

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

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 62.8% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.05 total passing EPA. G.Minshew II (Las Vegas Raiders), 66.7% completion, +17.1% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.19 total passing EPA.

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

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-5.04 EPA): (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)..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 27–20 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 26–10 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Patrick Mahomes
Top passer: Patrick Mahomes
Biggest EPA play: (8:06) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at LV 37 for 0 yards (69-M.Pennel). FUMBLES (69-M.Pen…
Game date: 2024-10-27

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27–20 on 2024-10-27. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +12.05 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	7	19	0	16	0	27
Las Vegas Raiders	7	3	3	7	0	20

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

KC 7

+3KC 36

+3LV 24

+3KC 35

KC 11

LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 10:08TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
LV 1
Score
6-0
(10:08) 29-K.Hunt right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 10:02XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
7-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 2:42TD
Jakobi Meyers
Points+6
Yard line
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].
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 2:39XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
7-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 10:18FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
KC 36
Score
7-10
(10:18) 2-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 2:00TD
Travis Kelce
Points+6
Yard line
LV 5
Score
13-10
(2:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:57TD
Harrison Butker
Points+7
Yard line
LV 15
Score
14-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:08FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LV 24
Score
17-10
(:08) 7-H.Butker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:04FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 35
Score
17-10
7-H.Butker kicks 65 yards from KC 35 to end zone, Touchback to the LV 30.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 6:44FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
KC 14
Score
17-13
(6:44) 2-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:48FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LV 5
Score
20-13
(8:48) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 5:03TD
Xavier Worthy
Points+6
Yard line
LV 9
Score
26-13
(5:03) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 1-X.Worthy for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:59TD
Harrison Butker
Points+7
Yard line
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.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 2:07TD
Dallas Turner
Points+6
Yard line
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.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 2:03XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
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.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +12.05 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
2Gardner Minshew II · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +6.19 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3Brock Bowers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
4Jakobi Meyers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
5Dallas Turner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
6Ju. Watson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
7Noah Gray · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
8Samaje Perine · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing

Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+12.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (-5.04 EPA): (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).

Biggest single play (-5.47 EPA): Gardner Minshew II — (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)

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 Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.05 total EPA
Gardner 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.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Las Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.072	-0.042
Offensive success rate	52.9%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.280	+0.172
Rush EPA/play	-0.139	-0.537
Defensive EPA/play	+0.042	-0.072
Defensive success rate	50.0%	47.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

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.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.07 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Las Vegas Raiders: -0.04 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, +6.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, -3.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Q1 10:08)
Las Vegas Raiders — Jakobi Meyers (Gardner Minshew II pass) (Q1 2:42)
Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q2 2:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — Xavier Worthy (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q4 5:03)
Las Vegas Raiders — Dallas Turner (Gardner Minshew II pass) (Q4 2:07)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 10:18)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 0:08)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 0:04)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q3 6:44)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 8:48)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q1 10:08) — (10:08) 29-K.Hunt right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 10:02) — 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 2:42) — (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 2:39) — 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 10:18) — (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 2:00) — (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 1:57) — 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 0:08) — (: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 0:04) — 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 6:44) — (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.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 5:49) — (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 3:31) — (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 2:00) — (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 EPA snaps that flipped field position.

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 5:49) — (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 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at KC 8 for -5 yards (98-T.Wharton). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -2.99]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 10:08 · LV 1 · Score 6-0
(10:08) 29-K.Hunt right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 10:02 · LV 15 · Score 7-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 2:42 · 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].
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 2:39 · KC 15 · Score 7-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 10:18 · KC 36 · Score 7-10
(10:18) 2-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LV 5 · Score 13-10
(2:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q2 1:57 · LV 15 · Score 14-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · LV 24 · Score 17-10
(:08) 7-H.Butker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · KC 35 · Score 17-10
7-H.Butker kicks 65 yards from KC 35 to end zone, Touchback to the LV 30.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 6:44 · KC 14 · Score 17-13
(6:44) 2-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
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 2024-10-27?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27-20 in Week 8, 2024.

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

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 19, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 16, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 27, Las Vegas Raiders 20.

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

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (Q1 10:08) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Meyers (G. Minshew pass) (Q1 2:42) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 2:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — X. Worthy (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 5:03) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Turner (G. Minshew pass) (Q4 2:07) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 10:18, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 6:44, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 8:48, 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), 62.8% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.05 total passing EPA. Gardner Minshew II (Las Vegas Raiders), 66.7% completion, +17.1% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.19 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 +12.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-5.04 EPA): (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)..

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

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