Raiders' Last-Minute Botched Snap Hands Chiefs Playoff-Clinching Victory

A miscommunication between the Raiders' quarterback and rookie center led to a fumble, sealing Kansas City's 19-17 win and raising questions about Antonio Pierce's coaching decisions.

The Raiders were in position for a potential game-winning field goal with 15 seconds left but fumbled due to a premature snap between Aidan O'Connell and rookie center Jackson Powers-Johnson.
Head coach Antonio Pierce defended the decision to run another play instead of attempting a 49-yard field goal, despite kicker Daniel Carlson missing three earlier attempts.
Pierce and players claimed they heard a whistle from the sideline, which they believe should have nullified the play; the Raiders plan to submit video evidence to the NFL for review.
The loss marked the Raiders' eighth consecutive defeat, dropping them to 2-10 on the season, while the Chiefs secured a playoff spot with the win.
The botched play has intensified scrutiny of Pierce's coaching, with fans and analysts questioning his late-game decision-making and speculating about his job security for 2025.