Kansas City Chiefs Edge Raiders 19-17, Clinch 10th Straight Playoff Spot

A botched Raiders snap in the final seconds sealed the Chiefs' narrow victory, highlighting Kansas City's ongoing struggles despite their 11-1 record.

The Chiefs secured their 10th consecutive playoff berth after a dramatic 19-17 win over the Raiders, marking their 14th straight one-possession victory, an NFL record.
A critical Raiders miscue — a botched snap in the closing seconds — allowed Kansas City to recover the ball and end the game.
Patrick Mahomes threw for 306 yards and a touchdown but expressed frustration with the team's offensive struggles, including poor red-zone execution and frequent penalties.
The Chiefs' defense had difficulty containing Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns despite being recently sidelined with injury.
Kansas City’s offensive line issues persisted, with Mahomes sacked five times for the second consecutive game, prompting calls for improvement as the team eyes another Super Bowl run.