Final2024 Week 2

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs, Week 2 2024

Cincinnati Bengals

Away

25

Kansas City Chiefs

HomeWon

26

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bengals3136325
Chiefs377926

CIN 25KC 26 Final

  • Passing leader

    Joe Burrow

    CIN · QB

    17.2PPR pts

    23/36, 258 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Rashee Rice

    KC · WR

    18.5PPR pts

    5 REC, 75 YDS, 1 TD

  • Bengals leader

    Mike Gesicki

    CIN · TE

    16.1PPR pts

    7 REC, 91 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Chamarri Conner

    KC

    1 TD, 1 SACK, 6 TKL

Chiefs 26, Bengals 25: Kansas City rallies from 6 down at halftime

Kansas City erased a 16–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Cincinnati 16–9 after the break to win 26–25. Cincinnati outgained the Chiefs 320–286.

The Bengals went 4-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover.

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Why the Chiefs Won

Kansas City won despite losing the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Bengals vs Chiefs
BengalsStatChiefs
320Total yards286
5.2Yards per play4.8
61Plays59
1Turnovers3
31%Third-down conversion13%
31:29Time of possession28:31

Scoring Summary

The Chiefs scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Bengals scored two touchdowns and four field goals.

Scoring plays, Bengals vs Chiefs
TimeTeamPlayCINKC
1st quarter
10:41CINEvan McPherson 22-yard FG Takes lead30
2:11KCHarrison Butker 19-yard FG Ties game33
2nd quarter
12:04CINJoe Burrow → Andrei Iosivas, 4-yard TD Takes leadEvan McPherson XP103
8:50KCPatrick Mahomes → Rashee Rice, 44-yard TD Ties gameHarrison Butker XP1010
4:19CINEvan McPherson 33-yard FG Takes lead1310
1:33CINEvan McPherson 48-yard FG Extends lead1610
3rd quarter
8:21KCPatrick Mahomes → Wanya Morris, 1-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP1617
2:16CINJoe Burrow → Andrei Iosivas, 3-yard TD Takes leadXP missed2217
4th quarter
14:40KCChamarri Conner 38-yard fumble return TD Takes lead2-pt try failed2223
9:28CINEvan McPherson 53-yard FG Takes lead2523
0:00KCHarrison Butker 51-yard FG Game winner2526

Fantasy Points: Bengals vs Chiefs, Week 2 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Rashee RiceKCWR18.5 PTSWR16
  2. Joe BurrowCINQB17.2 PTSQB10
  3. Mike GesickiCINTE16.1 PTSTE5
  4. Isiah PachecoKCRB16.1 PTSRB16

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Joe BurrowCINQB17.2QB1023/3625820690103.7Start/Sit →
Patrick MahomesKCQB14.9QB1418/2515122429080.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Rashee RiceKCWR18.5WR16WR———65751Start/Sit →
Isiah PachecoKCRB16.1RB16RB1990055210
Mike GesickiCINTE16.1TE5TE———97910Start/Sit →
Andrei IosivasCINWR14.7WR21WR———4272
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR7.5WR47WR———54350Start/Sit →
Erick AllCINTE7.2TE15TE———44320
Drew SampleCINTE5.8TE19TE———33280Start/Sit →
Zack MossCINRB5.7RB42RB1234011130
Jermaine BurtonCINWR5.7WR60WR———21470
Xavier WorthyKCWR4.2WR71WR15042170Start/Sit →
Justin WatsonKCWR4.2WR69WR———22220
Chase BrownCINRB3.1RB54RB4310————Start/Sit →
Jared WileyKCTE1.7TE46TE———1170Start/Sit →
Travis KelceKCTE1.6TE47TE1103150Start/Sit →
Trenton IrwinCINWR1.5WR105WR———6150
Samaje PerineKCRB1.3RB67RB———1130Start/Sit →
Carson SteeleKCRB0.4RB75RB7240————

Fantasy Usage

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

  1. Ja'Marr ChaseWR59 snaps92%
  2. Zack MossRB51 snaps80%
  3. Andrei IosivasWR49 snaps77%
  4. Trenton IrwinWR35 snaps55%
  5. Drew SampleTE33 snaps52%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Mike Gesicki26%, 9 targets
  2. Trenton Irwin18%, 6 targets
  3. Ja'Marr Chase15%, 5 targets
  4. Andrei Iosivas12%, 4 targets
  5. Erick All12%, 4 targets
  6. Other18%, 6 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Zack Moss55%, 12 carries
  2. Joe Burrow27%, 6 carries
  3. Chase Brown18%, 4 carries

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Travis KelceTE59 snaps91%
  2. Rashee RiceWR54 snaps83%
  3. Xavier WorthyWR44 snaps68%
  4. Isiah PachecoRB43 snaps66%
  5. Noah GrayTE37 snaps57%

Target Share22 targets

  1. Rashee Rice27%, 6 targets
  2. Isiah Pacheco23%, 5 targets
  3. Xavier Worthy18%, 4 targets
  4. Travis Kelce14%, 3 targets
  5. Justin Watson9%, 2 targets
  6. Other9%, 2 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Isiah Pacheco59%, 19 carries
  2. Carson Steele22%, 7 carries
  3. Patrick Mahomes13%, 4 carries
  4. Travis Kelce3%, 1 carries
  5. Xavier Worthy3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR5992%515%0
Travis KelceKCTE5991%314%1
Rashee RiceKCWR5483%627%0
Zack MossCINRB5180%13%12
Andrei IosivasCINWR4977%412%0
Xavier WorthyKCWR4468%418%1
Isiah PachecoKCRB4366%523%19
Noah GrayKCTE3757%00%0
Trenton IrwinCINWR3555%618%0
Drew SampleCINTE3352%39%0
Erick AllCINTE3352%412%0
Mike GesickiCINTE3047%926%0
Justin WatsonKCWR2945%29%0
Carson SteeleKCRB1422%00%7
Chase BrownCINRB1320%00%4
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR1320%00%0
Jared WileyKCTE1218%15%0
Jermaine BurtonCINWR1016%26%0
Samaje PerineKCRB914%15%0
Skyy MooreKCWR58%00%0
Charlie JonesCINWR23%00%0
Mecole HardmanKCWR12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+8.2Rashee Rice18.5 PTS vs 10.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.8Trenton Irwin1.5 PTS vs 10.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.0 xFPIsiah Pacheco16.1 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Isiah PachecoKC · RB16.121.0−4.966%59% car—01959%522%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB17.219.9−2.7100%36 att—36627%00%
Mike GesickiCIN · TE16.115.4+0.747%26% tgt—000%926%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB14.913.7+1.2100%25 att—25413%00%
Rashee RiceKC · WR18.510.3+8.283%26% tgt—000%626%
Trenton IrwinCIN · WR1.510.3−8.855%18% tgt—000%618%
Zack MossCIN · RB5.79.5−3.880%55% car—01255%13%
Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR7.58.6−1.192%15% tgt—000%515%
Xavier WorthyKC · WR4.27.5−3.368%17% tgt—013%417%
Andrei IosivasCIN · WR14.76.9+7.877%12% tgt—000%412%
Erick All Jr.CIN · TE7.26.9+0.352%12% tgt—000%412%
Travis KelceKC · TE1.65.8−4.291%13% tgt—013%313%
Drew SampleCIN · TE5.85.1+0.752%9% tgt—000%39%
Carson SteeleKC · RB0.44.6−4.222%22% car—0722%00%
Jermaine BurtonCIN · WR5.73.4+2.316%6% tgt—000%26%
Justin WatsonKC · WR4.23.4+0.845%9% tgt—000%29%
Chase BrownCIN · RB3.12.6+0.520%18% car—0418%00%
Jared WileyKC · TE1.71.70.018%4% tgt—000%14%
Samaje PerineKC · RB1.31.7−0.414%4% tgt—000%14%
Wanya MorrisKC · —7.11.7+5.4—4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Bengals 34 targets and 22 carries; Chiefs 23 targets and 32 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Joe Burrow

CIN · QB · 17.2 pts on 19.9 expected

23 of 36 passing for 258 yards, 2 touchdowns; 6 carries for 9 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →

Mike Gesicki

CIN · TE · 16.1 pts on 15.4 expected

9 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 91 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.4 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (9).

Start/Sit: Mike Gesicki →

Trenton Irwin Unlucky

CIN · WR · 1.5 pts on 10.3 expected

6 targets (18% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in targets (6).

Isiah Pacheco

KC · RB · 16.1 pts on 21.0 expected

5 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 21 yards; 19 carries (59% of the team's) for 90 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.0 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (19).

Rashee Rice Ran hot

KC · WR · 18.5 pts on 10.3 expected

6 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 75 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Rashee Rice →

Andrei Iosivas Ran hot

CIN · WR · 14.7 pts on 6.9 expected

4 targets (12% of the team's), 2 catches for 7 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Wanya Morris Ran hot

KC · — · 7.1 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 1 yard and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Stock up: Erick All Jr. played 52% of the snaps, up from a 24% season average.
  • Stock down: Andrei Iosivas played 77% of the snaps, down from a 100% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bengals defense and Chiefs defense
Points allowed toBengals DChiefs D
QBs19.617.7
RBs22.216.2
WRs30.833.2
TEs16.614.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Kansas City opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.

Chiefs win probability

Chiefs win probability by game minuteChiefs started at 50%, stood at 27% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +24Mahomes → Rice, 44-yd TD26% → 50%Q2 8:50
  2. +31Mahomes → Morris, 1-yd TD24% → 55%Q3 8:21
  3. −31Burrow → Iosivas, 3-yd TD55% → 24%Q3 2:16
  4. +33Conner 38-yd TD23% → 56%Q4 14:40
  5. +100Butker 51-yd FG<1% → >99%Q4 0:00

Swing in Chiefs win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bengals vs Chiefs
Cincinnati BengalsMeasureKansas City Chiefs
61Plays59
64%Pass rate46%
6.3Yds / dropback5.1
3.4Yds / carry4.7
4/13Third downs1/8

Efficiency edge Kansas City ran 2 fewer plays but gained 1.3 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • CIN Gesicki 26% · Irwin 18% · Chase 15%
  • KC Rice 26% · Pacheco 22% · Worthy 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bengals vs Chiefs
ResultCINKC
Touchdowns22
Field goals42
Punts22
Turnovers13

CIN turnover edge: +2

  • The Bengals opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 66-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CINQ1 15:0010664:19Field goal
KCQ1 10:4116698:30Field goal
CINQ1 2:11341:43Punt
KCQ1 0:28100:09Interception
CINQ1 0:197313:15Touchdown
KCQ2 12:046703:14Touchdown
CINQ2 8:509554:31Field goal
KCQ2 4:194151:18Fumble
CINQ2 3:016161:28Field goal
KCQ2 1:335201:19Punt
CINQ2 0:14100:14End of half
KCQ3 15:0013706:39Touchdown
CINQ3 8:2111706:05Touchdown
KCQ3 2:16482:16Interception
CINQ4 15:00300:20Fumble
CINQ4 14:408335:12Field goal
KCQ4 9:28302:31Punt
CINQ4 6:577174:22Punt
KCQ4 2:359432:35Field goal
About these numbers

The Chiefs' fumble touchdown is counted as a Bengals lost fumble, not as a Chiefs possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Bengals vs Chiefs Head-to-Head

The Bengals and Chiefs first met in 1968 and have played 35 times since.

All-time series
18–17Bengals lead, 35 meetings since 1968
Postseason
1–1Bengals won in 2021; Chiefs won in 2022
Largest Bengals win
33–61974
Largest Chiefs win
45–102018

Since 2021

3–3 Series tied

6 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Bengals win, C = Chiefs win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 14 Chiefs at Bengals Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bengals vs Chiefs
BengalsStatChiefs
9-8Record15-2
27.8Points per game22.6
365.5Yards per game327.6
5.8Yards per play5.1
25.5Points allowed per game19.2
348.3Yards allowed per game320.6

Bengals vs Chiefs Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 14 in Cincinnati. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bengals vs Chiefs Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Bengals vs Chiefs Week 2 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26–25 in Week 2 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO, on September 15, 2024. See the Chiefs' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Bengals vs Chiefs?

The final score was Chiefs 26, Bengals 25. The Bengals led 16–10 at halftime, and the second half went Bengals 9, Chiefs 16.

What happened in the Bengals vs Chiefs game?

Kansas City erased a 16–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Cincinnati 16–9 after the break to win 26–25. Cincinnati outgained the Chiefs 320–286. Rashee Rice led all players with 5 catches for 75 yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs committed 3 turnovers, the Bengals 1.

What was the game-winning score in Bengals vs Chiefs?

Harrison Butker's 51-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Chiefs a 26–25 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bengals vs Chiefs?

Rashee Rice led the game with 18.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR16 of Week 2, on 5 catches for 75 yards and a touchdown. Joe Burrow was next with 17.2 (QB10). See Rashee Rice's 2024 game log.

Who led Bengals vs Chiefs in passing, rushing and receiving?

Joe Burrow (CIN) led all passers with 23 of 36 for 258 yards and 2 touchdowns. Isiah Pacheco (KC) led in rushing with 19 carries for 90 yards. Mike Gesicki (CIN) led in receiving with 7 catches for 91 yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bengals vs Chiefs?

Rashee Rice outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 18.5 PPR points on 10.3 xFP (+8.2). Trenton Irwin fell furthest short, with 1.5 points on 10.3 xFP (−8.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Bengals vs Chiefs?

Isiah Pacheco had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 16.1. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Chiefs come back to beat the Bengals?

The Chiefs' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in overtime. Harrison Butker's 51-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Harrison Butker's 51-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Bengals vs Chiefs?

The Bengals won the turnover battle 3–1: the Chiefs gave the ball away 3 times and the Bengals 1 time. The Chiefs won the game anyway.

What was the turning point of Bengals vs Chiefs?

Harrison Butker's 51-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Chiefs' win probability from <1% to >99%.

What is the all-time Bengals vs Chiefs record?

The Bengals lead the all-time series 18–17 across 35 meetings since 1968, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Bengals and Chiefs last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2024, they last met in the 2023 season on December 31, 2023, when the Chiefs beat the Bengals 25–17.

Have the Bengals and Chiefs met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2022 playoffs. The Bengals are 1–1 against the Chiefs in the postseason.

What is the Bengals vs Chiefs record since 2021?

The series is tied 3–3 across 6 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.