Chiefs Clinch Playoff Spot with Raiders Win

The Kansas City Chiefs secured their 10th consecutive playoff berth with a narrow 19-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, marking the earliest playoff clinch since the 1970 merger. The game concluded dramatically when the Raiders fumbled a snap while attempting to set up a potential game-winning field goal with just 15 seconds remaining. Despite their 11-1 record, Chiefs players expressed dissatisfaction with their performance, noting that many of their victories have come down to the wire. Patrick Mahomes threw for 306 yards and one touchdown, while the Raiders' quarterback Aidan O'Connell put up 340 yards and two touchdowns in a losing effort. The Chiefs can clinch the AFC West title next week against the Chargers, while the Raiders continued their disappointing season with their eighth loss in nine games. This win extends the Chiefs' record of one-possession game victories to 14 in a row, raising questions about their reliance on luck.