In the first month of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs have garnered high viewership, and that trend continued on CBS with their Week 4 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
CBS Sports announced that the Chiefs-Raiders matchup garnered 28.448 million viewers, the most-watched game of the NFL season so far and the best ever for a Week 4 game on any network.
According to the report, NFL on CBS broadcasts are averaging 19.883 million viewers this season. This is a 9% increase from last season, which set a record for the network.
Who won the Chiefs-Raiders game on CBS?
The Chiefs beat the Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Week 4. It was a close game, and Las Vegas was leading heading into halftime.
Kansas City finally got going late in the third quarter. After gaining just 18 yards in the third quarter, Kenneth Walker III broke off a 76-yard run to end the quarter. The Chiefs scored two plays later when Patrick Mahomes threw it to Tyquan Thornton from eight yards out.
Article Continues BelowThe Raiders answered by scoring a field goal and forcing a three-and-out from the Chiefs. However, after gaining the lead 19-17, the Chiefs scored again, thanks to Walker. The Raiders fumbled the ensuing kickoff, and Walker scored for a second time one play later.
Las Vegas would make it close, scoring a touchdown and getting the two-point conversion. The Raiders then forced another three-and-out, giving Kirk Cousins a chance to win or tie the game. He threw an interception with a second left, giving the Chiefs the win.
Now, the Chiefs lead the division at 4-0 and are heading into their bye week. The Raiders fell to 2-1 with the loss, but they are still in second place in the AFC West. The teams will meet again in the final week of the regular season.