Chiefs Edge Raiders 19-17 in Thriller

The Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 19-17 in a thrilling Black Friday matchup, clinching a playoff spot with the victory. Despite leading 16-3 in the third quarter, the Chiefs saw their advantage slip away as the Raiders, led by quarterback Aidan O’Connell, scored two touchdowns to take a brief lead in the fourth quarter. However, a critical fumble by O’Connell on a snap during a potential game-winning drive allowed Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton to recover the ball and secure the win. Patrick Mahomes contributed with 306 passing yards and a touchdown, while rookie Brock Bowers shined for the Raiders with 140 receiving yards. This win extends the Chiefs' record of consecutive games decided by eight points or fewer to 14, with an impressive 9-0 record in such games for the season. The Raiders, struggling with a 2-10 record, suffered their eighth consecutive defeat despite a strong performance from their offense.