Chiefs Turning Points - Raiders Loss

This one hurts to write, Kansas City beat themselves in an ugly game

Honestly, watching this game, I’m not sure I can have a turning point that really goes against the defense. People will point to the late run by the Raiders as an issue, but that was more indicative of being on the field too much and getting tired late in the game because of offensive issues. I’m skipping having one against the defense, as the offense had too many bad plays not to highlight the biggest.

Offensive - 2nd Qtr - 5:00 left - 1st & 10 from Chiefs 13 - Chiefs 7 - 3

After scoring on a direct snap to Pacheco on their last offensive play in the red zone, the Chiefs decide to dial up another trick play from their own 13. Unfortunately, Mahomes expected Pacheco to keep the ball as he crossed him, and the ball hit the ground. The Raiders’ Nichols scooped up the ball and went for the score. It ended up being the last time the Chiefs would lead the game against the Raiders.