Final2023 Week 16

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs, Week 16 2023

Las Vegas Raiders

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20

Kansas City Chiefs

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14

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Raiders3143020
Chiefs070714

LV 20KC 14 Final

  • Passing leader

    Patrick Mahomes

    KC · QB

    17.7PPR pts

    27/44, 235 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Zamir White

    LV · RB

    14.5PPR pts

    22 ATT, 145 YDS

  • Chiefs leader

    Justin Watson

    KC · WR

    13.8PPR pts

    4 REC, 38 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jack Jones

    LV

    1 INT, 1 TD, 5 TKL

Raiders 20, Chiefs 14: Las Vegas beats Kansas City

Las Vegas led 17–7 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 20–14, though Kansas City took the second half 7–3. Kansas City outgained the Raiders 308–205.

The Chiefs went 5-for-16 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Raiders finished without a giveaway.

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Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin LV 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Raiders Won

Las Vegas won the turnover battle.

Team stats comparison, Raiders vs Chiefs
RaidersStatChiefs
0Turnovers2
Other team stats
205Total yards308
3.9Yards per play4.2
52Plays74
25%Third-down conversion31%
25:42Time of possession34:18

Scoring Summary

The Raiders scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Chiefs scored two touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Raiders vs Chiefs
TimeTeamPlayLVKC
1st quarter
1:18LVDaniel Carlson 24-yard FG Takes lead30
2nd quarter
7:34KCIsiah Pacheco 12-yard TD run Takes leadHarrison Butker XP37
4:55LVBilal Nichols 8-yard fumble return TD Takes lead2-pt try failed97
4:48LVJack Jones 33-yard interception return TD Extends leadBrandon Bolden 2-pt run177
3rd quarter
0:24LVDaniel Carlson 35-yard FG Extends lead207
4th quarter
2:42KCPatrick Mahomes → Justin Watson, 7-yard TDHarrison Butker XP2014

Fantasy Points: Raiders vs Chiefs, Week 16 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Patrick MahomesKCQB17.7 PTSQB16
  2. Zamir WhiteLVRB14.5 PTSRB17
  3. Justin WatsonKCWR13.8 PTSWR29
  4. Rashee RiceKCWR11.7 PTSWR35

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Patrick MahomesKCQB17.7QB1627/44235111053073.6Start/Sit →
Aidan O'ConnellLVQB2.1QB359/2162004-4050.3

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Zamir WhiteLVRB14.5RB17RB2214501000
Justin WatsonKCWR13.8WR29WR———64381
Rashee RiceKCWR11.7WR35WR———126570Start/Sit →
Isiah PachecoKCRB10.6RB28RB112614400
Travis KelceKCTE9.4TE20TE———75440Start/Sit →
Richie JamesKCWR8.4WR48WR———33540
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB7.8RB41RB46033420
Jakobi MeyersLVWR7.2WR62WR———53420Start/Sit →
Austin HooperLVTE3.3TE43TE———32130Start/Sit →
Ameer AbdullahLVRB2.2RB57RB21101110Start/Sit →
Cole FotheringhamLVTE1.6TE55TE———1160
Noah GrayKCTE1.5TE57TE———3150Start/Sit →
Davante AdamsLVWR1.4WR116WR———6140Start/Sit →
Blake BellKCTE1.4TE58TE———1140
Justyn RossKCWR1.2WR118WR———1120
Tre TuckerLVWR1.1WR120WR15011-40Start/Sit →
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Hunter RenfrowLVWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Las Vegas Raiders

Snap Share

  1. Davante AdamsWR50 snaps91%
  2. Austin HooperTE49 snaps89%
  3. Jakobi MeyersWR45 snaps82%
  4. Zamir WhiteRB42 snaps76%
  5. Tre TuckerWR22 snaps40%

Target Share19 targets

  1. Davante Adams32%, 6 targets
  2. Jakobi Meyers26%, 5 targets
  3. Austin Hooper16%, 3 targets
  4. Ameer Abdullah5%, 1 targets
  5. Hunter Renfrow5%, 1 targets
  6. Other16%, 3 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. Zamir White76%, 22 carries
  2. Aidan O'Connell14%, 4 carries
  3. Ameer Abdullah7%, 2 carries
  4. Tre Tucker3%, 1 carries

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Travis KelceTE61 snaps80%
  2. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR61 snaps80%
  3. Rashee RiceWR57 snaps75%
  4. Justin WatsonWR49 snaps64%
  5. Isiah PachecoRB43 snaps57%

Target Share41 targets

  1. Rashee Rice29%, 12 targets
  2. Travis Kelce17%, 7 targets
  3. Justin Watson15%, 6 targets
  4. Isiah Pacheco10%, 4 targets
  5. Richie James7%, 3 targets
  6. Other22%, 9 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Isiah Pacheco44%, 11 carries
  2. Patrick Mahomes40%, 10 carries
  3. Clyde Edwards-Helaire16%, 4 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Davante AdamsLVWR5091%632%0
Austin HooperLVTE4989%316%0
Jakobi MeyersLVWR4582%526%0
Travis KelceKCTE6180%717%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR6180%12%0
Zamir WhiteLVRB4276%15%22
Rashee RiceKCWR5775%1229%0
Justin WatsonKCWR4964%615%0
Isiah PachecoKCRB4357%410%11
Noah GrayKCTE3242%37%0
Tre TuckerLVWR2240%15%1
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB3039%37%4
Cole FotheringhamLVTE1935%15%0
Richie JamesKCWR2533%37%0
Ameer AbdullahLVRB1222%15%2
Hunter RenfrowLVWR1120%15%0
Justyn RossKCWR1013%12%0
Blake BellKCTE912%12%0
DJ TurnerLVWR47%00%0
Brandon BoldenLVRB12%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+3.8Justin Watson13.8 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.2Aidan O'Connell2.1 PTS vs 11.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume24.6 xFPPatrick Mahomes17.7 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB17.724.6−6.9100%44 att—441040%00%
Rashee RiceKC · WR11.720.0−8.375%29% tgt—000%1229%
Zamir WhiteLV · RB14.515.2−0.776%76% car—02276%15%
Isiah PachecoKC · RB10.613.4−2.857%44% car—01144%410%
Travis KelceKC · TE9.411.7−2.380%17% tgt—000%717%
Aidan O'ConnellLV · QB2.111.3−9.2100%21 att—21414%00%
Davante AdamsLV · WR1.410.0−8.691%32% tgt—000%632%
Justin WatsonKC · WR13.810.0+3.864%15% tgt—000%615%
Jakobi MeyersLV · WR7.28.3−1.182%26% tgt—000%526%
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKC · RB7.87.5+0.339%16% car—0416%37%
Austin HooperLV · TE3.35.0−1.789%16% tgt—000%316%
Noah GrayKC · TE1.55.0−3.542%7% tgt—000%37%
Richie JamesKC · WR8.45.0+3.433%7% tgt—000%37%
Ameer AbdullahLV · RB2.22.9−0.722%7% car—027%15%
Tre TuckerLV · WR1.12.3−1.240%5% tgt—013%15%
Blake BellKC · TE1.41.7−0.312%2% tgt—000%12%
Cole FotheringhamLV · TE1.61.7−0.135%5% tgt—000%15%
Hunter RenfrowLV · WR0.01.7−1.720%5% tgt—000%15%
Justyn RossKC · WR1.21.7−0.513%2% tgt—000%12%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKC · WR0.01.7−1.780%2% tgt—000%12%

Team totals: Raiders 19 targets and 29 carries; Chiefs 41 targets and 25 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Aidan O'Connell Unlucky

LV · QB · 2.1 pts on 11.3 expected

9 of 21 passing for 62 yards; 4 carries for -4 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Patrick Mahomes Unlucky

KC · QB · 17.7 pts on 24.6 expected

27 of 44 passing for 235 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 10 carries for 53 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 24.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Zamir White Volume, no payoff

LV · RB · 14.5 pts on 15.2 expected

1 target (5% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 22 carries (76% of the team's) for 145 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.

Davante Adams Volume, no payoff

LV · WR · 1.4 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (32% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Davante Adams →

Rashee Rice Unlucky

KC · WR · 11.7 pts on 20.0 expected

12 targets (29% of the team's), 6 catches for 57 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Rashee Rice →

Isiah Pacheco

KC · RB · 10.6 pts on 13.4 expected

4 targets (10% of the team's), 4 catches for 0 yards; 11 carries (44% of the team's) for 26 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.

Austin Hooper

LV · TE · 3.3 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (16% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Austin Hooper →

Ameer Abdullah

LV · RB · 2.2 pts on 2.9 expected

1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 1 yard; 2 carries (7% of the team's) for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 2.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Ameer Abdullah →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Las Vegas Raiders

  • Stock up: Zamir White led the backfield with 76% of the snaps after trailing Ameer Abdullah before this game.
  • Stock up: Austin Hooper played 89% of the snaps, up from a 45% season average.
  • Stock down: Ameer Abdullah lost the backfield lead: 22% of the snaps to Zamir White's 76%.

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Stock up: Rashee Rice played 75% of the snaps, up from a 56% season average.
  • Stock up: Clyde Edwards-Helaire played 39% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.
  • Stock up: Richie James played 33% of the snaps, up from a 13% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Raiders defense and Chiefs defense
Points allowed toRaiders DChiefs D
QBs15.414.8
RBs23.519.2
WRs30.827.5
TEs11.210.6

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 and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Chiefs win probability

Chiefs win probability by game minuteChiefs started at 50%, stood at 15% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −10Carlson 24-yd FG50% → 40%Q1 1:18
  2. +26Pacheco 12-yd TD run39% → 65%Q2 7:34
  3. −23Nichols 8-yd TD65% → 42%Q2 4:55
  4. −26Jones 33-yd pick-six42% → 17%Q2 4:48
  5. −4Carlson 35-yd FG7% → 3%Q3 0:24

Swing in Chiefs win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Raiders vs Chiefs
Las Vegas RaidersMeasureKansas City Chiefs
52Plays74
44%Pass rate66%
2.1Yds / dropback4.6
5.4Yds / carry3.4
3/12Third downs5/16

Efficiency edge Las Vegas ran 22 fewer plays but gained 2.0 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • LV Adams 32% · Meyers 26% · Hooper 16%
  • KC Rice 29% · Kelce 17% · Watson 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Raiders vs Chiefs
ResultLVKC
Touchdowns02
Field goals20
Punts64
Turnovers02
Turnovers on downs02
Missed field goals01

LV turnover edge: +2

  • The Raiders opened the scoring on their second possession, a 15-play, 87-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
KCQ1 15:003-112:20Punt
LVQ1 12:403-41:19Punt
KCQ1 11:213-71:19Punt
LVQ1 10:0215878:44Field goal
KCQ1 1:18583:01Punt
LVQ2 13:17300:22Punt
KCQ2 12:5510745:21Touchdown
LVQ2 7:345182:34Punt
KCQ2 5:001-50:05Fumble
KCQ2 4:55100:07Interception
KCQ2 4:4813574:43Missed FG
LVQ2 0:051-10:05End of half
LVQ3 15:005232:14Punt
KCQ3 12:4613487:25Downs
LVQ3 5:213-21:37Punt
KCQ3 3:44310:57Punt
LVQ3 2:477252:23Field goal
KCQ3 0:2414695:37Downs
LVQ4 9:476183:42Punt
KCQ4 6:059693:23Touchdown
LVQ4 2:426612:42End of game
About these numbers

The Raiders' fumble touchdown is counted as a Chiefs lost fumble, not as a Raiders possession. The Raiders' interception touchdown is counted as a Chiefs interception, not as a Raiders 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.

Raiders vs Chiefs Head-to-Head

The Raiders and Chiefs first met in 1960 and have played 134 times since. They have been AFC West rivals since 1970.

All-time series
76–56–2Chiefs lead, 134 meetings since 1960
Postseason
2–1Chiefs won in 1969 and 1991; Raiders won in 1968
Largest Raiders win
41–61968
Largest Chiefs win
48–92021

Since 2021

8–2 Chiefs lead

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

Oldest to newest. C = Chiefs win, R = Raiders win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 4 Chiefs at Raiders Upcoming
  • Week 18 Raiders at Chiefs Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Raiders vs Chiefs
RaidersStatChiefs
8-9Record11-6
19.5Points per game21.8
289.5Yards per game351.3
4.9Yards per play5.5
19.5Points allowed per game17.3
330.9Yards allowed per game289.8

Raiders vs Chiefs Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 4 in Las Vegas and Week 18 in Kansas City. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Raiders vs Chiefs Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Raiders vs Chiefs Week 16 game?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–14 in Week 16 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO, on December 25, 2023. See the Raiders' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Raiders vs Chiefs?

The final score was Raiders 20, Chiefs 14. The Raiders led 17–7 at halftime, and the second half went Raiders 3, Chiefs 7.

What happened in the Raiders vs Chiefs game?

Las Vegas led 17–7 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 20–14, though Kansas City took the second half 7–3. Kansas City outgained the Raiders 308–205. Patrick Mahomes led all players with 27 of 44 passing for 235 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 53 rushing yards. The Chiefs committed 2 turnovers, the Raiders none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Raiders vs Chiefs?

Patrick Mahomes led the game with 17.7 PPR fantasy points, the QB16 of Week 16, on 27 of 44 passing for 235 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 53 rushing yards. Zamir White was next with 14.5 (RB17). See Patrick Mahomes's 2023 game log.

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

Patrick Mahomes (KC) led all passers with 27 of 44 for 235 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Zamir White (LV) led in rushing with 22 carries for 145 yards. Rashee Rice (KC) led in receiving with 6 catches for 57 yards.

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

Justin Watson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 13.8 PPR points on 10.0 xFP (+3.8). Aidan O'Connell fell furthest short, with 2.1 points on 11.3 xFP (−9.2). 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 Raiders vs Chiefs?

Patrick Mahomes had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 24.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 17.7. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Raiders beat the Chiefs?

The Raiders beat the Chiefs 20–14 because they won the turnover battle 2–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Raiders vs Chiefs?

The Raiders won the turnover battle 2–0: the Chiefs gave the ball away 2 times and the Raiders not at all. The Raiders won the game.

What was the turning point of Raiders vs Chiefs?

Jack Jones' 33-yard interception return for a touchdown with 4:48 left in the second quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Chiefs' win probability from 42% to 17%.

What is the all-time Raiders vs Chiefs record?

The Chiefs lead the all-time series 76–56–2 across 134 meetings since 1960, including a 2–1 record in the postseason.

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

Before Week 16 of 2023, they last met in the 2023 season on November 26, 2023, when the Chiefs beat the Raiders 31–17.

Have the Raiders and Chiefs met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 1991 playoffs. The Raiders are 1–2 against the Chiefs in the postseason.

What is the Raiders vs Chiefs record since 2021?

The Chiefs lead 8–2 across 10 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.