The Chiefs secured their first 2024 goal by winning a playoff spot with a 19-17 victory over the Raiders

The Kansas City Chiefs sealed their first 2024 playoff berth with a 19-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The defending Super Bowl champions blew a 13-point lead in the third quarter and saw a one-possession lead in the fourth quarter evaporate. The Raiders had a chance for a major upset, but an illegal shift penalty and an offense turnover prevented them from kicking a game-winning field goal. The Chiefs are looking to win their ninth consecutive AFC West division championship by beating the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium and also lead the rest of the AFC in the chase for the conference's No. 1 playoff seed.The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 19-17 on Black Friday, with quarterback Aiden O'Connell leading the team on a shocking drive down the field, despite facing numerous challenges. The Raiders then moved from their own eight-yard line to the Chiefs' 32-yard line after five consecutive completions. O'Connell spiked the football to stop the clock with 16 seconds left. The Raiders were going to run another play before kicker Daniel Carlsen attempted a field goal. However, miscommunication led to a penalty and a fumble recovered by the Chiefs, which ended the game.The Chiefs won last week over the Carolina Panthers in a walk-off field goal. Kansas City blocked a game-winning field goal attempt two weeks ago by the Denver Broncos and also took a walk-off win in Week 2 over the Bengals. Kansas City's Chiefs broke the NFL record with 14 consecutive wins in one-possession games, proving they can achieve dramatic finishes.Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has taken the team to the playoffs in all but one of his 12 seasons. The Chiefs, along with Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones, look to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls, and Friday's result checks that box.Also Read: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are eager to break their engagement news during Thanksgiving, with plans for a June wedding on the cards The Chiefs, with a few more days to rest, face off against the Los Angeles Chargers on December 8 Sunday night. The team finds itself back in the playoffs and a step closer in continuing their dynastic fortunes.