CBS Announces Historic Viewership Numbers for Chiefs-Raiders Clash
CBS announced historic viewership numbers for its Week 4 clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders.
On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against their division-rival, the Las Vegas Raiders, in a highly-anticipated Week 4 matchup. The Chiefs emerged victorious with a thrilling 30-27 win, courtesy of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes had a stellar performance, completing 225 yards and two touchdowns via the air. The Raiders' quarterback, Kirk Cousins, delivered 365 yards and two touchdowns on 31-of-52 pass attempts, including a touchdown to tight end Brock Bowers.
Running back Kenneth Walker III also shined for Kansas City, rushing for a team-high 177 yards and two more touchdowns.
Following the game, CBS announced that this Chiefs-Raiders clash had set historic viewership records. The matchup was the most-watched Week 4 game of all time on any network, drawing in 28.448 million viewers. Moreover, it claimed the title of the most-watched NFL game of the 2026 season thus far. With this impressive start, the Chiefs now stand at 4-0 for the season, as they prepare for their Week 5 bye.
Meanwhile, the Raiders, now 3-1, will aim to bounce back in their upcoming Week 5 showdown against the New England Patriots.
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