Kenneth Walker III shines as Chiefs defeat Raiders 30-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 11:04 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs improved to 4-0 after a 30-27 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 4. Kenneth Walker III was a standout, rushing for 177 yards and two touchdowns, including a crucial score late in the game. Patrick Mahomes contributed with 225 passing yards and two touchdowns. The win featured a strong effort from Walker, who added another touchdown following a Raiders fumble on a kickoff. Kansas City faces injury concerns with Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton, who left the game with a hamstring issue and an unspecified injury, respectively.
- •Kenneth Walker III rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Patrick Mahomes had 225 passing yards with two touchdowns.
- •Kansas City improves to 4-0 in the season.
- •Rashee Rice suffered a hamstring injury during the game.
- •Tyquan Thornton was carted off after a 55-yard reception.
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"Patrick Mahomes remains the face of Kansas City, but Kenneth Walker III just showed why the Chiefs’ offense could be more difficult to defend this season.
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