The Kansas City Chiefs clinched the top overall seed in the AFC and a first-round bye in the postseason with their 31-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 18. The Chiefs had outstanding contributions on both sides of the ball in the win and are now able to rest a week and await their opponent in the divisional round.
Here are some of the best Twitter reactions from the Week 18 victory on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium:
Patrick Mahomes connects with Justin Watson for 66 yards
The Chiefs’ offense has been efficient all year as they achieved another milestone in the last game of the regular season. The much-criticized Justin Watson for his drops over the previous few weeks bounced back with a 66-yard catch on the game’s second play. Patrick Mahomes’ longest play of the season broke the game open early, much to the delight of fans and observers on Twitter.
Chiefs started the game off with a bomb 💣
Justin Watson 67 yard reception.#KCvsLV | @Chiefs
pic.twitter.com/GKQWWcwUyL— Waterboy Times (@waterboytimes) January 7, 2023
Justin Watson: pic.twitter.com/tEyyaETPjr
— €ric (@RealEricPorter) January 7, 2023
Just like that Justin Watson redeemed himself.
— HeftyMeal (@kelvinklein_20) January 7, 2023
Good to see Justin Watson got his hands back. Maybe his case of the drops was due to cold weather.
— Adam Best (@Arrowhead_Adam) January 7, 2023
Patrick Mahomes connects with Jerick McKinnon
McKinnon has extended his impressive streak with a receiving touchdown in 6 straight games. The latest red zone score extended his record of the most consecutive games with a receiving touchdown by a running back during the Super Bowl era. Twitter fans and observers praised the veteran’s productive season.
Jerick McKinnon's TD catch came on a nifty formation. Chiefs went 13 personnel with Travis Kelce, Noah Gray and Blake Bell lined up on left side of LOS. I like this. https://t.co/E9ubtUg0fg
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) January 7, 2023
jerick mckinnon and patrick mahomes in the red zone pic.twitter.com/w92Is1rWyU
— Jordan Foote (@footenoted) January 7, 2023
Jerick McKinnon is one of the best stories of the season. After waiting his time for 4 years in Minnesota, he signed with the 49ers in 2018 to be the guy in Kyle Shanahan’s scheme before injuries caused him to miss all of 2018 and 2019. Great to see him back.
— Kyle Lindemann (@LuckIsMadeFF) January 7, 2023
People don’t talk enough about Jerick McKinnon’s success. He is impactful and one of the most productive running backs even NINE years into his NFL career. Impressive longevity for a RB
— Stewart Brumbeloe, Esq. (@StewBrumbeloe) January 7, 2023
Ronald Jones scores his first Chiefs touchdown
Jones had been the odd man out at running back since the preseason and the emergence of rookie Isiah Pacheco. He’s been inactive for most of the year but has earned playing time in the wake of Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s injury. Saturday, he made the absolute most of his opportunity. The veteran scored an unexpected rushing touchdown in the first half against the Raiders, much to the surprise of many on Twitter.
Are we reading this right—Ronald Jones scores?!?! pic.twitter.com/9U2T3x2QCp
— Lost Tribe Sports (@LostTribeSports) January 7, 2023
Who had Ronald Jones on their Bingo card today ?
— Ryan Allen (@ryan2985) January 7, 2023
Raiders really let Ronald Jones score a TD in 2023. He's been inactive for most of the season for the Chiefs
— Ivan Ornelas (@IvanOrnelas2) January 7, 2023
Ronald Jones way to get you one 💪🏾 #Chiefskingdom
— Kool & the Gang🤘🏾 (@_GNyc) January 7, 2023
Kadarius Toney scores a rushing touchdown to end long drive
The legend of Kadarius Toney grows each time he touches the football as the second-year receiver dazzled fans on Saturday. Toney scored an electric touchdown in the second quarter to help boost the Chiefs’ lead. The latest score garnered more attention from Twitter fans mesmerized by his talent and the potential moving forward.
Kadarius Toney has all the moves. pic.twitter.com/qgoxQSWglM
— Jeff Rosen (@jeff_rosen88) January 7, 2023
If I tried to juke someone the way that Kadarius Toney just did I’d break 7 ribs, rupture my pelvic floor, and default on a mortgage.
— Scotty on the Potty (@IrrelevantScott) January 7, 2023
i don't want to be hyperbolic but if kadarius toney stays healthy, he's going to the hall of fame.
— Joshua Brisco (@jbbrisco) January 7, 2023
RING AROUND THE ROSEY, ANOTHER TUDDY FOR KADARIUS TONEY!!!!!!! TOUCHDOWN #CHIEFSKINGDOM pic.twitter.com/S90K65Q72z
— Mr. Brooks (@BrianBShynin) January 7, 2023
Tommy Townsend struts down the field following punt
Tommy Townsend has had an incredible season that earned him his first Pro Bowl selection. The Chiefs punter reminded everyone of his talent with multiple punts that pinned the Raiders deep on Saturday. Townsend’s third-quarter punt caught the attention of everyone on Twitter because of his celebratory strut, which fielded several comparisons.
Tommy Townsend was feelin it pic.twitter.com/chlmbDLiBm
— alex (@highlghtheaven) January 7, 2023
Tommy Townsend doing the Conor McGregor walk which is doing the Vince McMahon walk 😂😂#KCvsLV pic.twitter.com/8j95Cb7RzW
— Honorary Juice 🇮🇪🇭🇺🇵🇭 (@Every1SayIMBoss) January 7, 2023
@tommy_townsend ode to @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/T2IwUFgZIr
— Patrick Lavon Mahomes ll = 🐐 (@Zeusfromkc) January 7, 2023
Tommy Townsend said pic.twitter.com/NvKFrYseTv
— michael railsback (@TeamRails) January 7, 2023
