Chiefs vs Raiders Week 18 2025: Final Score 14

Final2025 Week 18

Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NVSun, Jan 4, 2026, 4:25 PM ET

Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders, Week 18 2025

Kansas City Chiefs

Away

Las Vegas Raiders

HomeWon

Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Chiefs	3	0	3	6	12
Raiders	0	6	0	8	14

KC 12LV 14 Final

Passing leader
Aidan O'Connell
LV · QB
4.8PPR pts
10/22, 102 YDS
Top fantasy scorer
Ashton Jeanty
LV · RB
12.4PPR pts
26 ATT, 87 YDS, 3 REC, 7 REC YDS
Chiefs leader
Hollywood Brown
KC
9.4PPR pts
3 REC, 64 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Chamarri Conner
KC
1 INT, 4 TKL

Raiders 14, Chiefs 12: Las Vegas holds off Kansas City

Las Vegas led 6–3 at halftime and won 14–12, though Kansas City took the second half 9–8. The Raiders finished with a 204–168 edge in total offense and averaged 3.3 yards per play.

The Chiefs went 3-for-17 on third down and committed two turnovers.

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Key advantages

+0.6 yards/play LV 3.3 · KC 2.7
+36 total yards LV 204 · KC 168
+7% third-down rate LV 25% · KC 18%

Game Highlights

Watch on YouTube: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders Game Highlights | NFL 2025 Season Week 18

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Why the Raiders Won

Las Vegas won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Chiefs vs Raiders
Chiefs	Stat	Raiders
2.7	Yards per play	3.3

168	Total yards	204

18%	Third-down conversion	25%

Other team stats
62	Plays	61

2	Turnovers	2

29:16	Time of possession	30:44

Scoring Summary

The Raiders scored four field goals and one safety; the Chiefs scored four field goals.

Scoring plays, Chiefs vs Raiders
Time	Team	Play	KC	LV
1st quarter
4:58	KC	Harrison Butker 36-yard FG Takes lead	3	0
2nd quarter
7:20	LV	Daniel Carlson 32-yard FG Ties game	3	3
1:52	LV	Daniel Carlson 23-yard FG Takes lead	3	6
3rd quarter
4:11	KC	Harrison Butker 40-yard FG Ties game	6	6
4th quarter
13:16	LV	Daniel Carlson 55-yard FG Takes lead	6	9
4:37	LV	Safety Extends lead	6	11
3:33	KC	Harrison Butker 47-yard FG	9	11
1:01	KC	Harrison Butker 41-yard FG Takes lead	12	11
0:08	LV	Daniel Carlson 60-yard FG Game winner	12	14

Fantasy Points: Chiefs vs Raiders, Week 18 2025

Fantasy leaders

Ashton JeantyLVRB12.4 PTSRB17
Marquise BrownKCWR9.4 PTSWR29
Brashard SmithKCRB7.8 PTSRB29
Michael MayerLVTE7.7 PTSTE19

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rate	Start/Sit
Aidan O'ConnellLVQB	4.8	QB30	10/22	102	0	1	7	59.3
Shane BuecheleKCQB	3.9	QB31	7/14	88	0	1	4	69.9
Chris OladokunKCQB	-1.7	—	11/17	58	0	1	0	70.2
Kenny PickettLVQB	0.0	QB40	1/4	3	1	1	9	0.0	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Ashton JeantyLVRB	12.4	RB17	RB	26	87	0	5	3	7	0	Start/Sit →
Marquise BrownKCWR	9.4	WR29	WR	—	—	—	6	3	64	0
Brashard SmithKCRB	7.8	RB29	RB	12	56	0	4	2	2	0	Start/Sit →
Michael MayerLVTE	7.7	TE19	TE	—	—	—	5	3	47	0	Start/Sit →
Kareem HuntKCRB	6.5	RB38	RB	5	14	0	4	3	21	0
Noah GrayKCTE	6.0	TE28	TE	—	—	—	5	3	30	0	Start/Sit →
Tre TuckerLVWR	5.4	WR53	WR	1	4	0	6	2	30	0	Start/Sit →
Travis KelceKCTE	4.2	TE37	TE	—	—	—	6	3	12	0	Start/Sit →
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR	3.3	WR69	WR	—	—	—	2	2	13	0
Shedrick JacksonLVWR	2.4	WR81	WR	1	3	0	1	1	11	0
Jalen RoyalsKCWR	2.4	WR82	WR	—	—	—	3	2	4	0	Start/Sit →
Zamir WhiteLVRB	2.0	RB68	RB	1	5	0	1	1	5	0
Tyler LockettLVWR	1.5	WR96	WR	—	—	—	5	1	5	0
Dameon PierceKCRB	1.0	RB76	RB	4	10	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Jack BechLVWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	2	0	0	0
Dont'e ThorntonLVWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

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 underperformer−12.9Ashton Jeanty12.4 PTS vs 25.3 xFP
Highest expected volume25.3 xFPAshton Jeanty12.4 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Ashton JeantyLV · RB	12.4	25.3	−12.9	—	81% car	—	0	26	81%	5	19%
Brashard SmithKC · RB	7.8	14.6	−6.8	—	52% car	—	0	12	52%	4	13%
Tre TuckerLV · WR	5.4	10.9	−5.5	—	23% tgt	—	0	1	3%	6	23%
Aidan O'ConnellLV · QB	4.8	10.4	−5.6	—	22 att	—	22	1	3%	0	0%
Hollywood BrownKC · —	9.4	10.2	−0.8	—	20% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	20%
Travis KelceKC · TE	4.2	10.2	−6.0	—	20% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	20%
Kareem HuntKC · RB	6.5	10.0	−3.5	—	22% car	—	0	5	22%	4	13%
Michael MayerLV · TE	7.7	8.5	−0.8	—	19% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	19%
Noah GrayKC · TE	6.0	8.5	−2.5	—	17% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	17%
Tyler LockettLV · WR	1.5	8.5	−7.0	—	19% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	19%
Chris OladokunKC · QB	-1.7	8.2	−9.9	—	17 att	—	17	1	4%	0	0%
Shane BuecheleKC · QB	3.9	6.9	−3.0	—	14 att	—	14	1	4%	0	0%
Jalen RoyalsKC · WR	2.4	5.1	−2.7	—	10% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	10%
Jack BechLV · WR	0.0	3.4	−3.4	—	8% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	8%
JuJu Smith-SchusterKC · WR	3.3	3.4	−0.1	—	7% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	7%
Dameon PierceKC · RB	1.0	2.6	−1.6	—	17% car	—	0	4	17%	0	0%
Kenny PickettLV · QB	0.0	2.4	−2.4	—	4 att	—	4	1	3%	0	0%
Shedrick JacksonLV · WR	2.4	2.4	0.0	—	4% tgt	—	0	1	3%	1	4%
Zamir WhiteLV · RB	2.0	2.4	−0.4	—	4% tgt	—	0	1	3%	1	4%
Dont'e Thornton Jr.LV · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	—	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Isaiah Pola-MaoLV · —	0.3	0.6	−0.3	—	3% car	—	0	1	3%	0	0%

Team totals: Chiefs 30 targets and 23 carries; Raiders 26 targets and 32 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts aren't available for this game. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Chris Oladokun Unlucky

KC · QB · -1.7 pts on 8.2 expected

11 of 17 passing for 58 yards; 1 carry for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Aidan O'Connell Unlucky

LV · QB · 4.8 pts on 10.4 expected

10 of 22 passing for 102 yards; 1 carry for 7 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Brashard Smith Unlucky

KC · RB · 7.8 pts on 14.6 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 2 catches for 2 yards; 12 carries (52% of the team's) for 56 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Brashard Smith →

Hollywood Brown

KC · — · 9.4 pts on 10.2 expected

6 targets (20% of the team's), 3 catches for 64 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.2 expected.

Ashton Jeanty Volume, no payoff

LV · RB · 12.4 pts on 25.3 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 3 catches for 7 yards; 26 carries (81% of the team's) for 87 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 25.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Season high in carries (26).

Start/Sit: Ashton Jeanty →

Tre Tucker Unlucky

LV · WR · 5.4 pts on 10.9 expected

6 targets (23% of the team's), 2 catches for 30 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 4 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Tre Tucker →

Travis Kelce Unlucky

KC · TE · 4.2 pts on 10.2 expected

6 targets (20% of the team's), 3 catches for 12 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Travis Kelce →

Tyler Lockett Unlucky

LV · WR · 1.5 pts on 8.5 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Fewest points since Week 9.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chiefs defense and Raiders defense
Points allowed to	Chiefs D	Raiders D
QBs	15.5	16.6
RBs	19.2	23.3
WRs	27.8	31.6
TEs	11.0	10.1

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

How the Game Swung

Las Vegas opened at 40% win probability, fell as low as 6%, then rallied to win.

Raiders win probability

Key Swings

−16Butker 40-yd FG60% → 44%Q3 4:11
+19Carlson 55-yd FG45% → 64%Q4 13:16
−22Butker 47-yd FG93% → 71%Q4 3:33
−59Butker 41-yd FG87% → 27%Q4 1:01
+94Carlson 60-yd FG6% → >99%Q4 0:08

Swing in Raiders win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chiefs vs Raiders
Kansas City Chiefs	Measure	Las Vegas Raiders
62	Plays	61
63%	Pass rate	48%
2.2	Yds / dropback	3.0
3.7	Yds / carry	3.7
3/17	Third downs	4/16

Efficiency edge Las Vegas ran 1 fewer plays but gained 0.8 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
KC Brown 20% · Kelce 20% · Gray 17%
LV Tucker 23% · Jeanty 19% · Mayer 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chiefs vs Raiders
Result	KC	LV
Touchdowns	0	0
Field goals	4	4
Punts	6	6
Turnovers	2	2
Turnovers on downs	0	2
Safeties	1	0

The Chiefs opened the scoring on their third possession, a 8-play, 36-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
The Raiders drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.

All 29 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
KC	Q1 15:00	3	-4	2:08	Punt
LV	Q1 12:52	2	2	0:38	Interception
KC	Q1 12:14	3	-1	1:37	Punt
LV	Q1 10:37	3	-2	2:06	Punt
KC	Q1 8:31	8	36	3:33	Field goal
LV	Q1 4:58	6	12	2:54	Punt
KC	Q1 2:04	6	16	3:34	Punt
LV	Q2 13:30	4	9	0:58	Downs
KC	Q2 12:32	2	-16	0:55	Fumble
LV	Q2 11:37	8	30	4:17	Field goal
KC	Q2 7:20	3	4	1:01	Punt
LV	Q2 6:19	5	27	2:04	Punt
KC	Q2 4:15	3	9	1:18	Fumble
LV	Q2 2:57	4	13	1:05	Field goal
KC	Q2 1:52	6	8	1:52	End of half
LV	Q3 15:00	5	31	3:16	Downs
KC	Q3 11:44	12	50	7:33	Field goal
LV	Q3 4:11	10	29	5:55	Field goal
KC	Q4 13:16	3	0	0:55	Punt
LV	Q4 12:21	3	-1	0:57	Punt
KC	Q4 11:24	3	2	1:04	Punt
LV	Q4 10:20	7	33	4:24	Punt
KC	Q4 5:56	3	-6	1:19	Safety
LV	Q4 4:37	0	0	0:07	Fumble
KC	Q4 4:30	4	-8	0:57	Field goal
LV	Q4 3:33	3	-5	1:10	Punt
KC	Q4 2:23	5	51	1:22	Field goal
LV	Q4 1:01	5	26	0:53	Field goal
KC	Q4 0:08	2	10	0:08	End of game

About these numbers

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.

Chiefs vs Raiders Head-to-Head

The Chiefs and Raiders 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 Chiefs win: 48–92021
Largest Raiders win: 41–61968

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 Sun, Oct 4, 2026 Upcoming
Week 18 Raiders at Chiefs Sun, Jan 10, 2027 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

2025 Wk 18 Chiefs at Raiders Sun, Jan 4, 2026 LV 14 KC 12 LV W
2025 Wk 7 Raiders at Chiefs, 2025 Wk 7 recap Sun, Oct 19, 2025 KC 31 LV 0 KC W
2024 Wk 13 Raiders at Chiefs, 2024 Wk 13 recap Fri, Nov 29, 2024 KC 19 LV 17 KC W
2024 Wk 8 Chiefs at Raiders, 2024 Wk 8 recap Sun, Oct 27, 2024 KC 27 LV 20 KC W
2023 Wk 16 Raiders at Chiefs, 2023 Wk 16 recap Mon, Dec 25, 2023 LV 20 KC 14 LV W
2023 Wk 12 Chiefs at Raiders, 2023 Wk 12 recap Sun, Nov 26, 2023 KC 31 LV 17 KC W
2022 Wk 18 Chiefs at Raiders, 2022 Wk 18 recap Sat, Jan 7, 2023 KC 31 LV 13 KC W
2022 Wk 5 Raiders at Chiefs, 2022 Wk 5 recap Mon, Oct 10, 2022 KC 30 LV 29 KC W
2021 Wk 14 Raiders at Chiefs, 2021 Wk 14 recap Sun, Dec 12, 2021 KC 48 LV 9 KC W
2021 Wk 10 Chiefs at Raiders, 2021 Wk 10 recap Sun, Nov 14, 2021 KC 41 LV 14 KC W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chiefs vs Raiders
Chiefs	Stat	Raiders
6-11	Record	3-14

21.3	Points per game	14.2

320.6	Yards per game	245.2

5.1	Yards per play	4.4

19.3	Points allowed per game	25.4

301.5	Yards allowed per game	317.8

Chiefs vs Raiders Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: KC −3.5Chiefs failed to cover by 5.5
Total: 35.5Under: 26 points scored (by 9.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Chiefs	19.5	12	−7.5
Raiders	16.0	14	−2.0

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Last 5 meetings: Chiefs 3–2 ATS, overs 3–2.

Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Kansas City Chiefs

Against the spread: 1–5
Over/under: 1–5
ATS as favorite: 0–4
ATS as underdog: 1–0
ATS on the road: 0–3

Las Vegas Raiders

Against the spread: 3–3
Over/under: 4–2
ATS as underdog: 3–3
ATS at home: 2–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Chiefs vs Raiders 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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Chiefs vs Raiders Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Chiefs vs Raiders Week 18 game?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 14–12 in Week 18 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV, on January 4, 2026. See the Raiders' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Chiefs vs Raiders?

The final score was Raiders 14, Chiefs 12. The Raiders led 6–3 at halftime, and the second half went Chiefs 9, Raiders 8.

What happened in the Chiefs vs Raiders game?

Las Vegas led 6–3 at halftime and won 14–12, though Kansas City took the second half 9–8. The Raiders finished with a 204–168 edge in total offense and averaged 3.3 yards per play. Ashton Jeanty led all players with 3 catches for 7 yards, plus 26 carries for 87 rushing yards.

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

Daniel Carlson's 60-yard field goal with 0:08 left in the fourth quarter gave the Raiders a 14–12 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chiefs vs Raiders?

Ashton Jeanty led the game with 12.4 PPR fantasy points, the RB17 of Week 18, on 3 catches for 7 yards, plus 26 carries for 87 rushing yards. Marquise Brown was next with 9.4 (WR29). See Ashton Jeanty's 2025 game log.

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

Aidan O'Connell (LV) led all passers with 10 of 22 for 102 yards. Ashton Jeanty (LV) led in rushing with 26 carries for 87 yards. Marquise Brown (KC) led in receiving with 3 catches for 64 yards.

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

Ashton Jeanty fell furthest short, with 12.4 points on 25.3 xFP (−12.9). 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 Chiefs vs Raiders?

Ashton Jeanty had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 25.3 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 12.4. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Raiders come back to beat the Chiefs?

The Raiders' chances of winning fell as low as 6% in the fourth quarter. Daniel Carlson's 60-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Daniel Carlson's 60-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Chiefs vs Raiders 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 Chiefs and Raiders last play before this game?

Before Week 18 of 2025, they last met in the 2025 season on October 19, 2025, when the Chiefs beat the Raiders 31–0.

Have the Chiefs and Raiders met in the playoffs?

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

What was the closing spread for Chiefs vs Raiders?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chiefs −3.5, making the Kansas City Chiefs 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 35.5. That implied about 19.5 points for the Chiefs and 16.0 for the Raiders.

Did Chiefs vs Raiders go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 35.5, and the teams combined for 26 points, 9.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Chiefs vs Raiders?

The Raiders covered as 3.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Chiefs −3.5. The final margin was 2 points.