The Kansas City Chiefs lead the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27 late in a tense Week 4 matchup at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The game remained in the fourth quarter with 1:26 remaining and Kansas City facing fourth down near midfield, according to the Chiefs’ official game centre.
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Kansas City Chiefs take late lead
Kansas City built its advantage behind a productive fourth quarter that included two touchdown runs by Kenneth Walker III and two touchdown catches from Tyquan Thornton.
Walker’s two-yard touchdown run gave Kansas City a 23-19 lead, while his 22-yard scoring run later extended the margin to 30-19.
The Raiders answered with a touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to Brock Bowers, followed by a successful two-point conversion pass to Cody White, cutting the Chiefs’ lead to three points.
Las Vegas had previously taken a 13-10 halftime lead after Matt Gay made field goals from 32 and 48 yards.
Harrison Butker’s 28-yard field goal tied the game earlier in the second quarter.
Tyquan Thornton scores twice before leaving
Thornton gave the Chiefs their first lead of the game with an eight-yard touchdown reception from Patrick Mahomes in the fourth quarter.
He had also opened Kansas City’s scoring with a two-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter.
Later in the fourth quarter, Thornton caught a 55-yard pass from Mahomes that moved the Chiefs deep into Raiders territory.
The NFL reported that Thornton sustained an apparent injury after completing the reception and left the game.
The Chiefs’ official game centre also listed an earlier 42-yard Mahomes-to-Thornton completion that helped put Kansas City inside the Las Vegas five-yard line.
No confirmed diagnosis was immediately available for Thornton.
The apparent injury added uncertainty to a receiving group that had already lost another important contributor earlier in the game.
Rashee Rice exits with apparent injury
Rashee Rice left the game after appearing to hurt himself while running after a reception in the opening quarter.
The NFL described Rice’s departure as occurring after an apparent injury and leaving the game.
The Chiefs had not announced a confirmed diagnosis while the game remained in progress.
Rice entered Sunday’s game as one of Mahomes’ leading targets.
His absence increased the workload for Thornton, Xavier Worthy, Travis Kelce and the rest of Kansas City’s passing attack.
Thornton’s two touchdown receptions helped offset Rice’s early exit, although Thornton’s later injury created a second major concern for the Chiefs’ offence.
What happens next
The Chiefs were seeking to preserve an unbeaten start against a Raiders team that also entered the game with a 3-0 record.
Regardless of the final result, the immediate focus after the game will be the status of Rice and Thornton and whether either receiver can play in Kansas City’s next matchup.
The Chiefs are scheduled to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after their Week 5 bye, according to the NFL schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chiefs vs. Raiders score?
The Kansas City Chiefs lead the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27 late in the fourth quarter on October 4, 2026.
How many touchdowns did Tyquan Thornton score?
Tyquan Thornton caught two touchdown passes from Patrick Mahomes, one for two yards and another for eight yards.
What happened to Tyquan Thornton?
Thornton appeared to suffer a lower-leg injury after catching a 55-yard pass in the fourth quarter and left the game.
What happened to Rashee Rice?
Rice left during the opening quarter after appearing to suffer an injury while running after a reception. No confirmed diagnosis was immediately available.
Who are the Chiefs playing next?
Kansas City is scheduled to play the Los Angeles Chargers on October 18, 2026, following its Week 5 bye.
Fact-Checked: Key game details, scoring plays and injury developments were checked against the official Chiefs game centre and NFL game updates.
Disclaimer: Injury descriptions are preliminary until the Chiefs or NFL release confirmed medical information.