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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was prepared for the Raiders’ aggressiveness, and it changed the game in Week 4

The Las Vegas Raiders have a good team and have taken massive steps. But the Kansas City Chiefs still have Patrick Mahomes, and he showed Rob Leonard what not to do.

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Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:31 AM

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Patrick Mahomes anticipated Las Vegas' aggressive blitzing to secure a 30-27 victory for Kansas City.
Mahomes completed a decisive 55-yard pass to Tyquan Thornton against a fourth-quarter cover-zero blitz.
The Kansas City Chiefs improved to remain the only undefeated team in the AFC.

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Patrick Mahomes prepared for aggressive blitzing by the Las Vegas Raiders, helping lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 30-27 victory in Week 4. Facing heavy pressure throughout the contest, Mahomes delivered a crucial 55-yard completion to Tyquan Thornton against a fourth-quarter cover-zero blitz from defensive coordinator Rob Leonard.

Mahomes finished the game completing 15 of 30 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns despite being pressured on 39 percent of snaps. With the win, the Chiefs maintained their status as the only undefeated team in the AFC.

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