Chiefs Secure 10th Straight Playoff Berth with 19-17 Win, Tying Earliest Clinch Since 1970

Nov 29, 2024, 11:23 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs clinched a playoff berth with a narrow 19-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, recovering a botched snap in the closing seconds to secure the win on Black Friday. This marks the 10th consecutive season that Kansas City has reached the postseason, a feat previously accomplished only by the New England Patriots with 11 straight appearances from 2009 to 2019. The Chiefs tied the earliest any team has clinched a playoff spot since the 1970 merger. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 306 yards and one touchdown, completing 26 of 46 passes. The Chiefs are the first team this season to secure a spot in the playoffs and have improved their record to 11-1.