The Kansas City Chiefs pulled off another nail-biting victory, securing a 19-17 win against the Las Vegas Raiders and clinching their 10th consecutive playoff berth in dramatic fashion.
With just 15 seconds remaining, the game hung in the balance as the Raiders positioned themselves in field goal range, tantalizingly close to a major upset.
Aidan O’Connell had methodically driven the Raiders from their 8-yard line, navigating past midfield and spiking the ball at Kansas City’s 32-yard line.
What seemed like a potential game-winning opportunity quickly unraveled in a moment of chaos.
After watching kicker Daniel Carlson already miss three long-range attempts, the Raiders opted to run another play in a move that would prove catastrophic.
Center Andre James snapped the ball when O’Connell wasn’t ready, sending it bouncing off the quarterback’s shoulder.
Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton seized the opportunity and recovered the fumble.
Chiefs clinch a playoff spot with this play: pic.twitter.com/2rfiiZlKYs
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 29, 2024
It marks the 14th consecutive one-possession victory for the Chiefs, a record streak that has divided fan opinions around the league.
After Kansas City’s latest escape, social media erupted with mixed reactions, ranging from accusations of luck to outright claims of favoritism.
You’ll never see this in another location other than Arrowhead stadium
— remember this? (@thisremembers) November 29, 2024
rigged & you can’t convince me otherwise.
— logan (@loganissues) November 29, 2024
Just absolutely insane. Luckiest team in football
— Dylan Wilkerson (@wilkersonadylan) November 29, 2024
Worst 11-1 team of all time
— Typical Minnesota II (@omfgminnesota) November 29, 2024
Not all commentary was negative, however. Some fans acknowledged the team’s remarkable consistency in making the playoffs for a decade straight.
10 years in a row is such a showing of strenght and regularity. Props to the players ! #Chiefs
— Fran (@FrankenLclr) November 29, 2024
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes continued his run of recent stellar performances, throwing for 306 yards and a touchdown.
Fill-in kicker Matthew Wright also played a crucial role, successfully converting four field goals that proved instrumental in the narrow victory.
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