The Kansas City Chiefs last experienced defeat at home against the Las Vegas Raiders nearly one year ago. On Friday night, the Raiders came close to repeating that feat.
However, a critical botched snap during the game’s final play derailed their chance at a game-winning field goal. The inability to execute the play left many puzzled, and head coach Antonio Pierce suggested there was more behind the failure.
According to Pierce, miscommunication arose when players mistakenly reacted to a whistle from the sidelines, as reported by Vic Tafur. He mentioned that the team would review the incident and provide a video to the league for further assessment.
For years, fans have voiced concerns that referees consistently favor the Chiefs. This tendency often occurs with successful teams, where favorable calls tend to swing in their direction. Yet, considering Pierce’s explanation, some view it as a stetch to blame the officiating.
Kansas City has secured 14 victories by a narrow margin, with many of these games coming down to the final moments and involving fortunate breaks. Although the Chiefs do not seem as dominant this season compared to previous years, some analysts speculate they might finally face elimination in the playoffs.
However, this narrative has persisted for two years, and both of the preceding seasons concluded with Patrick Mahomes celebrating as he lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
