It does not all the time look fairly for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, however they someway discovered a approach to get it achieved once more.
After squandering a 13-point lead, the Chiefs managed to squeak by the Las Vegas Raiders, 19-17, on Black Friday.
Lower than per week after needing a subject purpose as time expired to beat the three-win Carolina Panthers, the Chiefs took Friday’s victory in weird trend.
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Justin Reid (20) of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs celebrates a defensive cease in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders through the fourth quarter in a sport at GEHA Area at Arrowhead Stadium Nov. 29, 2024, in Kansas Metropolis, Mo. (David Eulitt/Getty Pictures)
Down by two with no timeouts after the two-minute warning, the Raiders bought inside subject purpose vary rapidly. Nevertheless, with 15 seconds left, rookie heart Jackson Powers-Johnson snapped the ball too early, and the Chiefs recovered.
The Raiders argued it was a false begin, which might have negated the fumble. However referees dominated it an unlawful shift, and the Chiefs declined the penalty, giving them the ball and the win.
The Chiefs have been up 16-3 towards the top of the third quarter, however the Raiders by no means gave up. Aidan O’Connell hit Brock Bowers for a 33-yard landing, and, after forcing a three-and-out, O’Connell hit Tre Tucker for a 58-yard rating. The PAT gave them a 17-16 lead early within the fourth.
Kansas Metropolis answered with its fourth subject purpose of the sport to regain the lead, however within the closing minutes, the Raiders have been shifting the ball once more. On 4th and 11 with 2:21 left, the Raiders went for a 58-yard subject purpose, but it surely was no good.
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs appears to cross in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders through the second quarter of a sport at GEHA Area at Arrowhead Stadium Nov. 29, 2024, in Kansas Metropolis, Mo. (David Eulitt/Getty Pictures)
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The Chiefs, although, gave Las Vegas the ball again after the two-minute warning after throwing the ball on third and a pair of with the Raiders out of timeouts. The Raiders marched, although, getting contained in the 40-yard line rapidly.
With a landing cross to Justin Watson, Patrick Mahomes grew to become the Chiefs’ all-time chief in landing passes, surpassing legend Len Dawson. Mahomes now has 238 passing touchdowns in just below seven full seasons.
The victory clinched a playoff spot for the Chiefs, who will play postseason soccer a tenth straight season. They improved to 11-1, tying the Detroit Lions for the very best file in soccer.
Whereas Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright went 4-for-4 on kicks, the Raiders’ Daniel Carlson missed three of his, all from effectively over 50 yards. It was additionally the ninth one-possession victory for Kansas Metropolis this 12 months.
George Karlaftis (56) of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs celebrates with Chris Jones (95) after sacking Aidan O’Connell of the Las Vegas Raiders through the third quarter in a sport at GEHA Area at Arrowhead Stadium Nov. 29, 2024, in Kansas Metropolis, Mo. (David Eulitt/Getty Pictures)
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The Raiders dropped to 2-10 and have been eradicated from playoff competition, becoming a member of the New York Giants.
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