Chiefs Achieve Historic Shutout Over Raiders

On a Sunday of absolute dominance at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19, 2025, the Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) blanked the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) 31-0, achieving Andy Reid's first regulation shutout as an NFL coach and the Chiefs' first since 2011. Patrick Mahomes threw for 206 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions, distributing two to Rashee Rice in his return from a six-game suspension and ACL injury, and one to Hollywood Brown. Kansas City's defense forced three first downs, 96 total yards, and was 0-for-7 on third downs for Las Vegas, which played without Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers and lost Maxx Crosby to a knee injury midway through the first quarter. Geno Smith completed just 6 of 8 for 31 yards, while Ashton Jeanty rushed for 21 yards on six carries, in a performance that snapped the Raiders' previous winning streak and sent them to their bye with a gut check in the locker room.

Quarter-by-quarter summary:
First quarter:
The Chiefs set the pace from the kickoff with a 75-yard drive culminating in a 5-yard TD pass from Mahomes to Hollywood Brown, assisted by a no-look pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster (7-0). The Raiders responded with three consecutive punts, gaining only 15 yards in total; Geno Smith suffered sacks, and Steve Spagnuolo's defense blitzed mercilessly. Maxx Crosby left injured late in the quarter, leaving Las Vegas without its ace pass rush. Kansas City controlled the clock with 10:48 left.

Second Quarter:
The Chiefs' offense extends its run with two methodical drives: an 84-yard TD run from Mahomes to Rice on a slant (14-0), and a 94-yard TD run to Rice from 12 yards in the corner (21-0 at halftime). The Raiders only manage two first downs, with Jeanty stuck at 10 yards; Smith completes short passes but faces constant blitzes. The Chiefs accumulate 150 passing yards in the half, while Las Vegas doesn't cross midfield, sealing a first half of total humiliation.

Third Quarter:
Kansas City receives the kickoff and marches 65 yards in 11 plays, culminating in a 2-yard rushing TD run by Isiah Pacheco (28-0), taking advantage of the momentum. The Raiders attempt a drive with Jeanty gaining 11 yards, but a three-and-out follows; the Chiefs' defense limits them to 20 total yards in the quarter. Mahomes adds 50 more yards, and Travis Kelce catches two for 51 yards, while Geno Smith sees his only completion of the quarter almost intercepted, but escapes unscathed—the clock favors the home team with nine minutes of possession.

Fourth Quarter:
The Chiefs close with a 66-yard drive for a 28-yard field goal by Harrison Butker (31-0), following another Raider punt. Las Vegas threatens with a 22-yard return, but a forced fumble and sacks seal the shutout. Jeanty adds his voided TD, and Smith is relieved late; Arrowhead roars to its first division shutout in years, leaving Pete Carroll and his team with tough lessons before the bye.