NFL Week 18 top plays: Mahomes, Chiefs take early lead over Raiders

Week 18 of the NFL season kicks off with a double-header Saturday, starting with the Las Vegas Raiders playing host to the Kansas City Chiefs, followed by the Tennessee Titans taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars later this evening.

Here are the top plays!

Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders

Love For Damar

Both the Chiefs and Raiders were sporting “Love For Damar” shirts ahead of the game. The shirts were made to show support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who collapsed during Monday night’s game between the Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. 

Hamlin is now breathing on his own and able to talk after having his breathing tube removed, his agent said Friday.

Moment of support

It was a beautiful moment in Las Vegas as fans showed their support for Hamlin ahead of kickoff.

Going deep

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs wasted little time on offense as the superstar QB hit Justin Watson for a huge 67-yard gain on just the second play of the game.

Chiefs on the board first

On third-and-goal, Mahomes flipped a shovel pass to Jerrick McKinnon for a 2-yard touchdown, giving the Chiefs an early 7-0 lead.

COMING UP:

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars (8:15 p.m. ET)

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