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Chiefs’ Top 3 Stars From Impressive Win Over Ravens

The Kansas City Chiefs won in Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens, and here are the top three Chiefs performers from the game who helped get the job done.
Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid looks on before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid looks on before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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The Kansas City Chiefs can feel better about themselves following their Week 4 performance, as they now move to 2-2 on the campaign. The weekend results couldn't have been better for Kansas City, as they now sit in 2nd place in the AFC West division, right behind the Los Angeles Chargers.

Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) rushes as Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) defends during the third quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The Chiefs erased their 0-2 start by stringing together back-to-back victories over the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens. Defeating the Ravens proves to the world that Kansas City still has what it takes to compete with the best of them, and so long as they're healthy, they're a team to keep an eye on.

This was easily the best game for the Chiefs, and these three players helped carry the team to victory.

3. LB Drue Tranquill

Jul 22, 2025; St. Joseph, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) walks down the hill to the practice fields during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Chiefs' defense overall did its part, but without Drue Tranquill, the game could have changed. Through 46 snaps played, Tranquill recorded a team-leading seven tackles, four of which were solos, and brought in a fumble recovery, which ultimately put the nail in the coffin of the game.

Tranquill is off to a fast start this year with the Chiefs, as he is playing on the final leg of his contract. After this season, Tranquill will be a free agent, so the Chiefs have to make the most of him and these type of performances while he still dons the uniform.

2. QB Patrick Mahomes

Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) calls a play during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Patrick Mahomes could have easily been number one on this list, but it's saved for another offensive star. Through the entire game, Mahomes collected 270 passing yards, had four passing touchdowns to four different receivers, zero interceptions, and had a passer rating of 124.8.

It was clear that Mahomes had more help on the offensive side of the ball, but if it weren't for his offensive line's stellar performance in protection, none of it could have been possible. All in all, Mahomes proved in Week 4 that when he has the weapons, he's still one of, if not the best, quarterbacks in the National Football League.

1. WR Xavier Worthy

Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) runs after making a catch as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) defends during the third quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Talk about making an immediate impact on the offense, Xavier Worthy silenced any doubters that he was brought back too soon from his shoulder surgery. Leading the Chiefs in both rushing yards with 38 in two carries (35 yards was the longest) and receiving yards with 83, Worthy brought a bolt of life into this offense.

With Worthy back in action for Kansas City, Mahomes has one of the fastest wide receiving options in the game today to target once again, which means the former first rounder reclaims his spot as the best wide receiver on the roster, until a certain someone returns in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Dominic Minchella
DOMINIC MINCHELLA

Dominic Minchella holds a communications degree from Eastern Michigan University. He is a former MLB writer and serves as our Kansas City Chiefs On SI beat writer.