Kansas City Chiefs beat Raiders 30-27; Walker’s late TDs lift Chiefs
On Oct. 4, 2026, the Kansas City Chiefs rallied for a 30-27 road victory over the Las Vegas Raiders to move to 4-0 on the season. Kenneth Walker III scored two rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including a 22-yard run with eight seconds remaining that clinched the win. Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes to Tyquan Thornton, and the victory came at Allegiant Stadium, where Mahomes said he loves playing and has a perfect record.
Walker accounted for both of the Chiefs’ fourth-quarter touchdowns, first with a 2-yard run that saw a two-point conversion fail and then with the 22-yard run that produced the decisive points. Mahomes connected twice with Tyquan Thornton for short touchdown passes that fueled Kansas City’s comeback. Harrison Butker kicked a 28-yard field goal in the second quarter and kicked the extra points after the Chiefs’ touchdowns.
Kirk Cousins threw touchdown passes to Ian Thomas and Brock Bowers for the Raiders, and Las Vegas used a two-point conversion after Bowers’ score to close the gap. Matt Gay kicked multiple long field goals, including a 48-yarder as time expired in the second quarter, and his field goals accounted for most of the Raiders’ points. The loss dropped Las Vegas to 3-1 on the season.
Kansas City improved to 4-0 while Las Vegas fell to 3-1 after the close finish. The Chiefs used a late offensive surge to overcome a fourth-quarter barrage of field goals by the Raiders. The game featured multiple momentum swings and finished 30-27 in favor of Kansas City.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Kenneth Walker III’s two fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns were the decisive plays and demonstrated Kansas City’s ability to finish drives in critical moments. Patrick Mahomes continued to find quick connections with Tyquan Thornton for short-field scores, while Matt Gay provided steady scoring for Las Vegas with several long field goals. Kansas City’s 4-0 start reflects balanced offensive production and timely execution in the closing minutes.