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Chiefs beat Raiders 30–27 with two Walker TDs 19 seconds apart

A kickoff fumble separated the touchdowns as Kansas City reached 4–0.

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Scoring bars compare the first three quarters with the fourth.
Original data illustration: the fourth quarter reversed the lead. Watch at Ease

Kansas City entered the fourth quarter down 13–10 in Las Vegas on October 4, 2026. The victory left the Raiders 3–1.

How the lead changed

Kenneth Walker III’s 2-yard touchdown made it 23–19 with 3:21 left. After a failed two-point attempt, Kansas City recovered the kickoff fumble. Walker scored again at 3:02, and the extra point made it 30–19.

That is 13 points in 19 seconds of game clock. Kansas City scored 20 points across the fourth quarter.

Timeline places the recovered kickoff between Walker’s touchdowns.
Original data illustration: possession changes connect the late touchdowns. Watch at Ease

Raiders’ last chance

Kirk Cousins threw for 365 yards to Patrick Mahomes’ 225, while Walker supplied 177 rushing yards. A 20-yard touchdown pass to Brock Bowers and a two-point conversion cut the margin to 30–27 with 1:46 remaining. Cousins’ final interception ended the comeback attempt.

What comes next

The Chiefs have a bye before hosting the Chargers on October 18. The Raiders visit New England on October 11.

Tyquan Thornton was carted off after the 55-yard reception that set up Kansas City’s go-ahead touchdown.