NFL Hands Down Hefty Decision to Chiefs Star Xavier Worthy
The Kansas City Chiefs shut out the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 19, with a 31-0 final score, not even allowing the Raiders to get one point on the board. The statistics from the game say it all. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes finished the showdown with 286 passing yards, three touchdowns, a 74.3 completion percentage and 28 rushing yards, according to ESPN research. On top of that, he completed a pass to nine different receivers.
Kansas City also outgained the Raiders in yardage 434-94, in first-downs 30-3 and in time of possession by nearly 25 minutes, according to NFL research and Stat Muse. The Chiefs also went 9-of-15 on third-down, while the Raiders were 0-of-7. So, it was a good day for the Chiefs and a bad one for the Raiders.
But, one negative that came out of that game for the Chiefs is that wide receiver Xavier Worthy got into trouble with the NFL. Every week during the regular NFL season, the league penalizes players for their actions in the previous week’s games. The NFL notes on their website that these actions are “to protect players from unnecessary risk and preserve competitive balance and game integrity, the NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed on a set of game-related rules violations that may result in accountability measures.” The new tally of players getting slapped with NFL punishments goes up every Saturday afternoon.
Xavier Worthy of the Kansas City Chiefs in Hot Water
In the NFL’s report for Week 7, Worthy was given a $11,593 fine for “taunting” and “unsportsmanlike conduct.” During that incident, during the third quarter of the game, with 10 minutes and 10 seconds remaining on the clock, Mahomes threw a pass to Worthy for a 12-yard first down and drew a defensive holding penalty on Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes. Following the play, Worthy celebrated by staring down the defender, but the refs didn’t call a taunting penalty. From there, Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco scored a touchdown during that drive making the Chiefs’ lead to 28-0.
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So, the refs didn’t call a penalty on Worthy during the game, but the NFL thought enough of it after the game to slap him with a fine. According to the NFL, those fines will go to the Professional Athletes Foundation to “support legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.”
Las Vegas Raiders Player Also Penalized by the NFL
One Raiders player was also given a fine from the NFL for his actions during the Chiefs game. Isaiah Pola-Mao was slapped with a hefty $17,278 fine for “use of the helmet” and “unnecessary roughness” during the game.
The Kansas City Chiefs have some more time to go until they finally get a week off. Their NFL bye week lands on Week 10 for the 2025-26 season. They’re gaining back their momentum in the league this season, with Nick Shook of the NFL’s official website saying, “The Chiefs are back, and Patrick Mahomes is driving this Ferrari. He was stellar in Kansas City’s dominant showing against Las Vegas and has already reestablished his connection with Rashee Rice, who returned from suspension last week.” He also said the Chiefs are “AFC darlings” again.
NFL Honors Patrick Mahomes for Historic NFL Achievement Ahead of ‘MNF’
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes keeps on breaking records, as he continues setting the pace for a historic NFL career.
The league honored Mahomes’ most recent accomplishment on social media ahead of his team’s “Monday Night Football” showcase against the visiting Washington Commanders.
“Mahomes keeps making history,” the league captioned a graphic explaining that Mahomes’ 93 career wins before the age of 31 represents an NFL record.
The former holder of this mark was Peyton Manning, who claimed 92 regular-season victories with the Indianapolis Colts through his first nine professional seasons (144 games played). Manning turned 31 years old in March of 2007, approximately six months before the start of his 10th NFL campaign.
Mahomes eclipsed Manning’s once-historic milestone during his ninth season, though did so much faster, hitting 93 wins in just 119 starts. Mahomes turned 30 in September.
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Offense Back to Elite Status After Return of Xavier Worthy, Rashee Rice
GettyKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice.
Mahomes entered the 2025 campaign with 89 regular-season victories, and the Chiefs captured their fourth win of the season in style last week against the Las Vegas Raiders via a shutout (31-0).
Kansas City’s Week 7 win represented the first time the Chiefs pulled above the .500 mark in what started off as a tumultuous year, but has straightened out following two losses to open the campaign against the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles, respectively.
The team’s other loss came to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5. All three of Kansas City’s defeats have been by one score or less.
The Chiefs’ offense has slowly come back to life over the last several weeks as crucial players on the roster have returned to health and/or eligible playing status.
Mahomes now has wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice at his disposal, both of whom have contributed in various degrees to an average offensive output of 31.5 points per game over the past month.
Chiefs Big Favorites Over Commanders on “Monday Night Football” With QB Jayden Daniels Sidelined by Injury
GettyQuarterback Jayden Daniels will miss his third game of the season due to injury when the Washington Commanders take on the Kansas City Chiefs on “Monday Night Football.”
The Chiefs are poised to move to 5-3, entering Monday night’s home contest as a 10.5-point favorite over Washington, per ESPN BET. That line has jumped up a point since opening at Kansas City plus-9.5 at the beginning of the week.
A significant reason for the point spread is the absence of Commanders starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, who won Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2024 and finished seventh in MVP voting following a Pro Bowl campaign.
Daniels suffered a hamstring strain last week against the Dallas Cowboys, and Washington chose to sideline him against Kansas City out of an abundance of caution in the hopes he can return to action fully healthy in Week 9.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs defense will get backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. Mariota has started two games this season (1-1), tallying 426 passing yards, three TDs and two INTs. He has also rushed for 94 yards and a score.
