The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a 20-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, delaying their chance to clinch an eighth straight AFC West championship. Despite the loss, quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains optimistic about the team's ability to improve and achieve their goals. The Chiefs struggled offensively, finishing the first quarter with -18 yards, the worst for any NFL team since 2011. Mahomes acknowledges the need for consistency and improvement in order to succeed in the playoffs. Running back Isiah Pacheco left the game with a concussion, while the Chiefs placed Jerick McKinnon on injured reserve with a groin injury.
- The Chiefs' loss to the Raiders delays their chance to clinch the AFC West championship.
- The team struggled offensively, finishing the first quarter with -18 yards.
- Patrick Mahomes remains optimistic about the team's ability to improve and succeed in the playoffs.
- Isiah Pacheco left the game with a concussion.
- Jerick McKinnon was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury.