Raiders Seek NFL Review After Controversial Chiefs Game Ending
TL;DR
Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce defended his decision-making during a crucial late-game play against the Kansas City Chiefs, which resulted in a fumble and a 19-17 loss. Despite the mishap, Pierce stated he wouldn't change the call, which involved quarterback Aidan O'Connell taking a snap to run down the clock before attempting a field goal. The play was marred by a miscommunication between O'Connell and rookie center Jackson Powers-Johnson, leading to a fumble recovered by the Chiefs. The Raiders' loss extended their losing streak to eight games.
- Raiders' Antonio Pierce stands by by call to snap ball late vs. Chiefs ESPN
- Raiders to send video of final play of loss vs. Chiefs to NFL for review The Athletic
- Chiefs enacted emergency plan after Patrick Mahomes’ outburst vs. Raiders. What next? Kansas City Star
- NFL issues statement on bizarre penalty at the end of Chiefs' Black Friday win over Raiders CBS Sports
- Antonio Pierce: Raiders heard a whistle blowing play dead before game-ending fumble NBC Sports
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