Chiefs at Raiders: Full highlights and final score
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Oakland Raiders on Sunday afternoon.
The Kansas City Chiefs won their sixth consecutive game on Sunday at the O.co Coliseum, topping the Oakland Raiders 34-20. Kansas City now moves to 7-5 and stays in the first wild card spot of the AFC playoff picture. Meanwhile, Oakland falls to 5-7 and has all but watched its playoff hopes vanish into the night.
Derek Carr has been brilliant for most of the game, tossing three interceptions that turned the tide of the game. The Chiefs were trailing the Raiders 20-14 in the second half when Carr panicked and threw a hideous interception to linebacker Josh Mauga, who returned the ball to the 2-yard line. From there, Kansas City went great guns and took the game over.
Highlights
Three Stars
1. Jeremy Maclin
Maclin has been one of the best signings of the offseason for any team. The 26-year-old caught nine passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns, continuing to be the best receiver in Kansas City since Otis Taylor.
2. Alex Smith
Smith was solid in his performance. While there was nothing flashy about the game, Smith was able to complete 16-of-22 for 162 yards and two touchdowns along with no interceptions. Smith does nothing but win, and that is all the Chiefs need.
3. Tyvon Branch
Branch is a former Raiders safety who was terrific before he sustained multiple injuries over the past few season. The talented youngster signed a one-year deal to prove his worth, and torched his old team with a game-clinching pick in the fourth quarter. Branch has been a valuable piece this season in Kansas City.
Odds
Kansas City was favored by three points and easily covered the spread.
Next Week
The Chiefs will be hosting the San Diego Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium while the Raiders are visiting the Denver Broncos.