Kansas City, MO – October 2025: The Kansas City Chiefs delivered a statement performance with a 31-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes stole the spotlight with a sneaky play that left CBS announcers Jim Nantz and Tony Romo, and possibly the Raiders defense, completely baffled.
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Mahomes’ Trick Play: Fourth-and-1 Genius
During the second quarter, the Chiefs faced a critical fourth-and-1 situation. Mahomes appeared to attempt a Raiders offside jump, sending tight end Travis Kelce and running back Brashard Smith into motion. Frustrated, Mahomes cursed under his breath, leading commentators to believe he was merely trying to draw a penalty.
Instead, Mahomes executed a clever handoff: he stripped the ball and handed it to running back Kareem Hunt, who powered through for the first down. The move completely fooled the announcers and the Raiders defense, highlighting Mahomes’ playmaking intelligence.
Offensive Stars Shine for Chiefs
Mahomes completed 26 of 35 passes for 286 yards and threw three touchdown passes before being replaced by Gardner Minshew II after the third quarter with the game firmly in hand.
Wide receiver Rashee Rice had a breakout game with seven catches for 42 yards and two touchdowns, returning from a six-game suspension and a torn ACL. Marquise Brown also contributed a touchdown reception, adding to the Chiefs’ offensive dominance.
Raiders Offense Stifled
The Raiders struggled against the Chiefs’ relentless defense. Quarterback Geno Smith was held to only 67 passing yards, while rookie running back Ashton Jeanty managed just 21 rushing yards. Kansas City’s defense left the Raiders unable to gain momentum throughout the game.
What’s Next for Chiefs and Raiders
With this win, the Chiefs improved to 4–3 on the season and look to continue their strong performance on the road to the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Raiders fell to 2–5 and must regroup quickly as they face a challenging schedule ahead.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.