NFL 2026
Game Recap November 8, 2026 · Touchdown Week Staff

Chiefs Rout Jets 35-12 in Week 9

Kansas City Chiefs 35, New York Jets 12 at Arrowhead Stadium. Patrick Mahomes went 23 of 31 for 242 yards with 2 touchdowns.

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Jets 35-12 on Sunday, November 8 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs are 6-2 and the Jets are 2-7.

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Box score, scoring plays & game leaders →

How did the scoring go?

The Jets led 6-0 after the first quarter, the Chiefs led 14-12 at halftime, and the Chiefs led 28-12 after three quarters. The Jets scored first on a Jason Sanders 23-yard field goal with 6:47 left in the first quarter. The final points came on an Emmett Johnson 6-yard run for the Chiefs in the fourth quarter.

Who led the way?

For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes went 23 of 31 for 242 yards with 2 touchdowns. Kenneth Walker III had 18 carries for 102 yards and 1 touchdown, and Travis Kelce caught 4 passes for 72 yards. For the Jets, Geno Smith went 18 of 32 for 165 yards. Breece Hall had 15 carries for 61 yards, and Omar Cooper Jr. caught 8 passes for 58 yards.

What do the team stats show?

The Chiefs outgained the Jets 391 to 229 in total yards. The Jets turned the ball over once and the Chiefs twice. On third down, the Jets went 2-12 and the Chiefs went 6-11. Time of possession was 31:06 for the Jets and 28:54 for the Chiefs.

How did the AI prediction hold up?

Touchdown Week's AI Prediction had the Chiefs winning, with a projected score of Jets 17, Chiefs 27 at high confidence. Right winner at High confidence, with the margin off by 13. The Jets led 9-7 in the second quarter and got four Jason Sanders field goals but never scored a touchdown, and Kansas City scored the last 21 points. Kenneth Walker III ran for 102 yards and scored three times.

Sources

  • ESPN: New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs box score

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Published November 8, 2026 Touchdown Week Staff