Chiefs 12–14 Raiders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2025

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

A. O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders), 40.0% completion, -23.6% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -4.88 total passing EPA. C. Oladokun (Kansas City Chiefs), 50.0% completion, -8.4% CPOE, -0.78 EPA per dropback, -17.24 total passing EPA.

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

S. Jackson (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.16 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps.

Quick answer

Winner: Las Vegas Raiders
Final score: Las Vegas Raiders 14–12 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 3–9 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Shedrick Jackson
Top passer: Aidan O'Connell
Biggest EPA play: (11:48) 19-C.Oladokun sacked at LV 41 for -8 yards (9-T.Wilson). FUMBLES (9-T.Wilson) [9-T…
Game date: 2026-01-04

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 14–12 on 2026-01-04. Shedrick Jackson posted a game-high +2.16 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	3	0	3	9	0	12
Las Vegas Raiders	0	9	0	8	0	14

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

+3LV 18

+3KC 14

+3KC 5

+3LV 35

+3LV 22

+3KC 37

+2LV 90

+3LV 29

+3LV 23

+3KC 35

+3KC 42

LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 5:03FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LV 18
Score
3-0
(5:03) 7-H.Butker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 7:24FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
KC 14
Score
3-3
(7:24) 8-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:56FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
KC 5
Score
3-6
(1:56) 8-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:52FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
LV 35
Score
3-6
8-D.Carlson kicks 65 yards from LV 35 to end zone, Touchback to the KC 35.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 4:16FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LV 22
Score
6-6
(4:16) 7-H.Butker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 13:21FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
KC 37
Score
6-9
(13:21) 8-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 4:42Safety
Shane Buechele
Points+2
Yard line
LV 90
Score
6-11
(4:42) (Shotgun) 17-S.Buechele sacked in End Zone for -10 yards, SAFETY (9-T.Wilson).
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:37FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LV 29
Score
9-11
(3:37) 7-H.Butker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 1:05FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LV 23
Score
12-11
(1:05) 7-H.Butker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 1:01FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 35
Score
12-11
7-H.Butker kicks 63 yards from KC 35 to LV 2. 3-Z.White to LV 32 for 30 yards (43-J.Cochrane; 40-E.Downs).
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:13FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
KC 42
Score
12-14
(:13) 8-D.Carlson 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Shedrick Jackson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
2Tre Tucker · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
3Noah Gray · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
4Zamir White · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
5Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
6Brandon Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.34 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
7JuJu Smith-Schuster · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
8Zamir White · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.01 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

Shedrick Jackson — LV · Receiving

Shedrick Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+2.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +2.16 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-6.57 EPA): Chris Oladokun — (11:48) 19-C.Oladokun sacked at LV 41 for -8 yards (9-T.Wilson). FUMBLES (9-T.Wilson) [9-T.Wilson], touched at KC 48, RECOVERED by LV-92-J.Pegues at KC 44.

Quarterback report card

Aidan O'Connell led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 25 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -23.6% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -4.88 total EPA
Chris Oladokun (Kansas City Chiefs) · 22 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -8.4% CPOE · -0.78 EPA/play · -17.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Las Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.334	-0.347
Offensive success rate	32.9%	40.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.593	-0.440
Rush EPA/play	-0.253	-0.474
Defensive EPA/play	+0.347	+0.334
Defensive success rate	59.8%	67.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs -0.33, Las Vegas Raiders -0.35) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: -0.33 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Las Vegas Raiders: -0.35 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 15 drives, -27.38 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, -28.49 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 5:03)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 7:24)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 1:56)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 1:52)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q3 4:16)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 13:21)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 3:37)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 1:05)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 1:01)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 0:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 18 (Q1 5:03) — (5:03) 7-H.Butker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 9–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 14 (Q2 7:24) — (7:24) 8-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 5 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 8-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LV 35 (Q2 1:52) — 8-D.Carlson kicks 65 yards from LV 35 to end zone, Touchback to the KC 35..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 22 (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) 7-H.Butker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 9–8. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 37 (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) 8-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders registered a safety from the LV 90 (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 17-S.Buechele sacked in End Zone for -10 yards, SAFETY (9-T.Wilson).; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 29 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 7-H.Butker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 23 (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) 7-H.Butker 41 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 (Q4 1:01) — 7-H.Butker kicks 63 yards from KC 35 to LV 2. 3-Z.White to LV 32 for 30 yards (43-J.Cochrane; 40-E.Downs).; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 42 (Q4 0:13) — (:13) 8-D.Carlson 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:13) — (:13) 8-D.Carlson 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA +50.0% · EPA +1.82]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:37) — 7-H.Butker kicks 79 yards from KC 20 to LV 1. 23-D.Laube to LV 23 for 22 yards (40-E.Downs). FUMBLES (40-E.Downs), RECOVERED by KC-43-J.Cochrane at LV 21. [WPA -28.2% · EPA -5.56]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 17-S.Buechele pass deep left to 5-M.Brown to LV 23 for 51 yards (32-L.Johnson; 27-T.McCollum) [51-M.Koonce]. [WPA +24.1% · EPA +3.03]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 11:48) — (11:48) 19-C.Oladokun sacked at LV 41 for -8 yards (9-T.Wilson). FUMBLES (9-T.Wilson) [9-T.Wilson], touched at KC 48, RECOVERED by LV-92-J.Pegues at KC 44. [WPA -20.2% · EPA -6.57]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 17-S.Buechele pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce to KC 37 for 2 yards (33-J.Adams). FUMBLES (33-J.Adams), recovered by KC-9-J.Smith-Schuster at KC 37. 9-J.Smith-Schuster to KC 32 for -5 y [WPA -17.2% · EPA -0.08]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 11:48) — (11:48) 19-C.Oladokun sacked at LV 41 for -8 yards (9-T.Wilson). FUMBLES (9-T.Wilson) [9-T.Wilson], touched at KC 48, RECOVERED by LV-92-J.Pegues at KC 44. [WPA -20.2% · EPA -6.57]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:37) — 7-H.Butker kicks 79 yards from KC 20 to LV 1. 23-D.Laube to LV 23 for 22 yards (40-E.Downs). FUMBLES (40-E.Downs), RECOVERED by KC-43-J.Cochrane at LV 21. [WPA -28.2% · EPA -5.56]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 15-K.Pickett pass short left intended for 18-J.Bech INTERCEPTED by 27-C.Conner at LV 47. 27-C.Conner to LV 46 for 1 yard (18-J.Bech). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -5.30]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 66-M.Caliendo reported in as eligible. 19-C.Oladokun left tackle to KC 18 for no gain (9-T.Wilson). FUMBLES (9-T.Wilson), touched at KC 19, RECOVERED by LV-26-D.Porter at KC 18. [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.80]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 5:03 · LV 18 · Score 3-0
(5:03) 7-H.Butker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 7:24 · KC 14 · Score 3-3
(7:24) 8-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 1:56 · KC 5 · Score 3-6
(1:56) 8-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 1:52 · LV 35 · Score 3-6
8-D.Carlson kicks 65 yards from LV 35 to end zone, Touchback to the KC 35.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 4:16 · LV 22 · Score 6-6
(4:16) 7-H.Butker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 13:21 · KC 37 · Score 6-9
(13:21) 8-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders Safety (+2) — Q4 4:42 · LV 90 · Score 6-11
(4:42) (Shotgun) 17-S.Buechele sacked in End Zone for -10 yards, SAFETY (9-T.Wilson).
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 3:37 · LV 29 · Score 9-11
(3:37) 7-H.Butker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 1:05 · LV 23 · Score 12-11
(1:05) 7-H.Butker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 1:01 · KC 35 · Score 12-11
7-H.Butker kicks 63 yards from KC 35 to LV 2. 3-Z.White to LV 32 for 30 yards (43-J.Cochrane; 40-E.Downs).
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:13 · KC 42 · Score 12-14
(:13) 8-D.Carlson 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Key takeaways

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

Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Shedrick Jackson (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Aidan O'Connell (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2026-01-04?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 14-12 in Week 18, 2025.

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

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Las Vegas Raiders 9; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 9, Las Vegas Raiders 8; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 12, Las Vegas Raiders 14.

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

Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 5:03, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 7:24, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 1:56, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 1:52, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 4:16, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 13:21, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 3:37, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 1:05, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 1:01, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 0:13, 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?

Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders), 40.0% completion, -23.6% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -4.88 total passing EPA. Chris Oladokun (Kansas City Chiefs), 50.0% completion, -8.4% CPOE, -0.78 EPA per dropback, -17.24 total passing EPA.

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

Shedrick Jackson (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.16 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps.

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

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 14-12 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 6-10 Now 6-11 L

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-14 Now 3-14 W

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