The Kansas City Chiefs embarrassed the Las Vegas Raiders 31-0 in Week 7. Kansas City’s defense allowed three first downs Sunday, October 29, the fewest in franchise history.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Co. registered 30 first downs while the Raiders’ offense recorded a total of 30 plays. That’s the fewest amount of plays run by any team in a single game since 2000, per CBS Sports.
Mahomes thrived with the team’s “Big 3” all active for the first time: Rashee Rice, Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, and Xavier Worthy.
Mahomes completed 26-of-35 passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns, along with four carries for 28 yards in three quarters. Rice, in his first game back since Week 4 of last season, caught seven passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns on just 16 routes.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce saw a dip in targets with a healthy trio of wide receivers in the mix, but still caught three of his passes for 54 yards. Thus far this season, Kelce has rarely spoken to the media after a game. Fans usually have to wait until he drops a new episode of his “New Heights” podcast for his take on the team’s performance.
However, the 35-year-old All-Pro spoke to numerous outlets after defeating the Raiders and sent a clear message on the Chiefs’ future.
Travis Kelce Called Chiefs’ Performance Against The Raiders ‘Just A Glimpse’ Of What’s To Come
GettyChiefs tight end Travis Kelce at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19, 2025.
The 10-time Pro Bowler loved what he saw on offense, defense, and special teams. “Everyone played at a high level and for each other,” Kelce told KSHB 41. “The sideline was electric. When we play with energy like this, we’re out there making plays individually like that, it’s a fun team to play with.”
Kelce also made it clear it wasn’t just a one-off. After a rough 0-2 start to the season, they are 4-3 and firing on all cylinders.
“I think it’s just a glimpse of what you’re going to see from here on out,” he told Sports Radio 810. “We’re going to get more and more in sync having the fun gambit, full arsenal. As long as we all keep playing unselfish and getting excited for each other — sky’s the limit.”
Travis Kelce Underscored What Makes Patrick Mahomes The Best QB
GettyChiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes at EverBank Stadium on October 06, 2025.
Kelce and Mahomes are best friends off the field; they even opened a new restaurant together called 1587 Prime. They also share the deepest respect for one another on the field. Kelce offered Mahomes high praise as a team leader after defeating the Raiders.
“He’s just always going to make sure that he’s doing what he can to get better,” Kelce told KC Sports Network. “And that’s why I love playing with him. That’s why this team is going to keep getting better throughout the year. We all have that mentality, day in and day out. Week in and week out.
“It’s one of those things where you see Pat, and that sets the tempo. It never blows me away how good that guy can be and how prepared he always is.”
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