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The Las Vegas Raiders upset the Kansas City Chiefs with a 20-14 win, preventing the Chiefs from capturing their eighth consecutive AFC West title. The Raiders defense played a key role in the victory, holding the Chiefs to just 14 points and scoring two touchdowns within seven seconds to close out the first half. The win keeps the Raiders' faint playoff hopes alive and interim coach Antonio Pierce's dream of removing the interim tag alive.
- The Raiders have a shot at winning the AFC West if they win their remaining games and the Chiefs lose theirs.
- Malcolm Koonce had a breakout performance with three sacks on Patrick Mahomes.
- Aidan O'Connell had an up-and-down game as the rookie quarterback for the Raiders.
- Zamir White had a pivotal play with a 43-yard rushing touchdown.
- The Chiefs' offense struggled with penalties, turnovers, and dropped passes.
- The Chiefs had negative yardage in the first quarter and have lost three consecutive games at Arrowhead Stadium.
Aidan O'Connell | QB
Week 16
62 pass yards
- Rookie quarterback with an up-and-down game.
- Completed 9 of 21 attempts for 62 yards.
- Did not complete a pass in the second and third quarters.
Zamir White | RB
Week 16
22 carries
145 rush yards
1 rush TDs
- Had a pivotal play with a 43-yard rushing touchdown.
- Finished with 145 yards rushing on 22 carries.
Patrick Mahomes | QB
Week 16
- Struggled against the Raiders defense.
- Sacked three times by Malcolm Koonce.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Kept their faint playoff hopes alive.
- Interim coach Antonio Pierce's dream of removing the interim tag alive.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Missed the opportunity to win their eighth consecutive AFC West title.
- Struggled offensively with penalties, turnovers, and dropped passes.
Aidan O'Connell | QB
Week 17
62 pass yards
- Had an up-and-down game as a rookie quarterback.
- Did not complete a pass in the second and third quarters and finished with a 62-yard passing day while completing 9 of 21 attempts.
Zamir White | RB
Week 17
22 carries
145 rush yards
1 rush TDs
- Had a pivotal play with a 43-yard rushing touchdown that essentially ended the game.
- Started for the second straight game in place of injured All-Pro Josh Jacobs and finished with 145 yards rushing on 22 carries.
Patrick Mahomes | QB
Week 17
- Struggled against the Raiders defense, getting sacked three times by Malcolm Koonce.
- The Chiefs' offense had season-long problems with penalties, turnovers, and dropped passes.
Isiah Pacheco | RB
Week 17
1 fumbles
- Fumbled the ball while attempting to hand it to Mahomes, leading to a Raiders touchdown.
- The Chiefs' offense had negative yardage in the first quarter and lost the game.
Las Vegas Raiders
- The Raiders have a shot at winning the AFC West if they win their remaining games and the Chiefs lose theirs.
- The win keeps the Raiders' faint playoff hopes alive.
- Interim coach Antonio Pierce's dream of removing the interim tag is still alive.
Kansas City Chiefs
- The Chiefs' offense struggled with penalties, turnovers, and dropped passes.
- The Chiefs had negative yardage in the first quarter and have lost three consecutive games at Arrowhead Stadium.