The Las Vegas Raiders came up short against the mighty Kansas City Chiefs in a battle of early unbeatens, 30-27, in a game that came down to the final minutes, when costly mistakes and aggression led to big plays from Kansas City.
The Raiders’ 3-0 start to the season helped hide a dreadful running game. Despite the hot start, Ashton Jeanty was ineffective. Those problems continued on Sunday when the Raiders suffered their first defeat of the season. Jeanty took 15 carries and turned in 58 rushing yards.
The Las Vegas and Kansas City Chiefs both entered their Week 4 matchup undefeated. By any measure, for the Raiders, the matchup represented the most critical game the team has played in years.
How many of the NFL running backs of the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) to catch at least 20 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?
Brittany Mahomes trolled Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak after the Kansas City Chiefs’ 30-27 victory at Allegiant Stadium. Kubiak appeared confident after the Raiders took a three-point lead into halftime.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (3-1) fell to the perennial AFC West powers, the Kansas City Chiefs (4-0), 30-27 on Sunday. Despite the first loss of the season for the Silver and Black, reasonable fans know that the 3-1 start, and battling an exceptional Chiefs team in the midst of a rebuild, is a great start.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones had plenty of praise for Kirk Cousins after the quarterback helped the Las Vegas Raiders push his team all the way in Week 4.
The Las Vegas Raiders kept pace with the Kansas City Chiefs before running out of gas in crunch time, losing by three points, 30-27, at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.
The Las Vegas Raiders suffered their first loss after bowing to the Kansas City Chiefs, 30-27, at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. The Raiders fell to 3-1, while the Chiefs remained unblemished at 4-0.
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The Las Vegas Raiders take a hit after their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but not any worse than KC did. The Las Vegas Raiders are in a much better position now than they were this time last year.
There's no slowing Kenneth Walker III down, as the Kansas City Chiefs running back put up another monster performance on Sunday. He ran for 177 yards on just 22 carries, averaging 8.0 yards per rushing attempt and scoring two touchdowns in the Chiefs' 30-27 win over the previously unbeaten Las Vegas Raiders.
The Las Vegas Raiders nearly beat the Kansas City Chiefs and had a chance to tie it at the end, as Kirk Cousins threw an interception. The Las Vegas Raiders just showed everyone that they are the real deal.
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders walked away from Allegiant Stadium on Sunday with their first loss of the season, but their 30-27 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs revealed plenty about where this team stands.
The Las Vegas Raiders entered their Week 4 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs with nothing to lose. Anything less than a blowout loss would have made Sunday's matchup between the two teams just another regular-season game confirming the gap between them.
The Las Vegas Raiders had some really good moments and some really bad moments against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Las Vegas Raiders fell to the Kansas City Chiefs 30-27 in Week 4 at home in Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Raiders suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday, dropping a thrilling 30-27 decision with the Kansas City Chiefs. As is the case with any close, one-score game, there are always going to be a handful of plays you can look back on with regret if you are on the losing side of it.
The Las Vegas Raiders have been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL this season, jumping out to a 3-0 start. On Sunday, the Raiders hosted the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders' Week 4 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs was the latest opportunity to see how far the team has come under head coach Klint Kubiak.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty was knocked from Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter with an apparent leg injury, then worked his way back onto the field while the Raiders still held a narrow lead.
The Las Vegas Raiders will be without Jonah Laulu as he was inactive pregame before Week 4 vs. the Chiefs. The Las Vegas Raiders already have one of their biggest games of the year in Week 4.
Brock Bowers was added to the injury report with an illness on Sunday morning ahead of the Raiders’ showdown with the Chiefs. The tight end is still expected to play, but Las Vegas may need some of his teammates to pick up the slack. Bowers returned in Week 3 and dominated with 10 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown against the Saints.
The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 and haven't even handed the offense to Fernando Mendoza yet. Their unexpected start could create an interesting decision before the NFL trade deadline.
LAS VEGAS — For most of Maxx Crosby’s career, getting him off the football field was nearly impossible. Now the Las Vegas Raiders are discovering something potentially more valuable than having Crosby play every defensive snap: making sure he’s fresh for the snaps that decide games.
It doesn't sound like Mahomes will be taking the Raiders lightly.
The Las Vegas Raiders became arguably the top positive surprise of the first three weeks of the 2026 NFL season when they opened the campaign with three straight wins.
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