NFL roundup: Chiefs hold off surging Raiders

By the Editorial Team · Monday, October 5, 2026

Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, with Kenneth Walker III scoring the winning touchdown late in the game. The win preserves Mahomes' unbeaten record at the stadium, though the Raiders suffered a setback as Tyquan Thornton sustained a severe leg injury during a crucial reception.

Patrick Mahomes maintained his perfect record at Allegiant Stadium, throwing for 225 yards and two touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs edged the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27 on Sunday. Kenneth Walker III delivered a standout performance with 177 rushing yards and two touchdowns. His decisive two-yard touchdown run with 3:21 remaining put the Chiefs ahead for good at 23-19, following a lengthy 55-yard reception by Tyquan Thornton on the preceding play. However, Thornton sustained a severe left leg injury during that catch, raising concerns over his status.

Kirk Cousins led the Raiders with 365 passing yards and two touchdowns, ending his personal seven-game win streak that began with the final four games of last season while with Atlanta. Brock Bowers, despite playing while ill, contributed six receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown. The Raiders, considered one of the early surprises this NFL season, showed strong resilience in the closely contested matchup.

Other games across the league featured notable outcomes. The San Francisco 49ers remained unbeaten with a 24-14 victory over the Denver Broncos, as Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and Christian McCaffrey rushed for a score. The Minnesota Vikings also kept their undefeated streak alive, using stout defense and five field goals from Will Reichard to defeat the Miami Dolphins 15-10.

In London, the Indianapolis Colts secured a 30-13 win against the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, highlighted by Jonathan Taylor’s two rushing touchdowns and quarterback Daniel Jones’s rushing touchdown. The New England Patriots came from behind to beat the Buffalo Bills 29-26, with Drake Maye throwing three touchdown passes, including a late one to Efton Chism featuring a spectacular one-handed catch.

The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Jets 23-12, fueled by Kyle Monangai’s 146 rushing yards and two touchdowns, alongside defensive efforts from Devin Bush, Austin Booker, and Dayo Odeyingo. Minkah Fitzpatrick ended the Jets’ NFL-record 20-game interception drought with a critical pick. Jacksonville earned a 22-17 win over Cincinnati as Trevor Lawrence passed for 227 yards and a touchdown while the Jaguars’ defense forced two crucial turnovers.

The New York Giants overcame the Arizona Cardinals 36-24, with Jameis Winston throwing three touchdown passes despite two interceptions; Deonte Banks added a pick-six in the final moments. Green Bay defeated Tampa Bay 17-14 despite two late turnovers from quarterback Jordan Love, who nonetheless threw two touchdown passes to help the Packers snap the Buccaneers’ winless start.

Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson sprained his left ankle late in the first half but the Ravens held on for a 24-18 victory over the Tennessee Titans, who fell to 0-4. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys secured a 34-30 victory over the Houston Texans, driven by CeeDee Lamb’s career-high 17 catches for 189 yards and a last-minute 12-yard touchdown reception.

The NFL is currently investigating an incident involving line judge Jeff Seeman, who was seen on camera directing profanity at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during the Cardinals-Giants game. Further details have not been released.

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