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Raiders vs. Chiefs Live Game Thread

The Las Vegas Raiders take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead on Black Friday. The Raiders will try to snap their seven-game losing streak.
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Oct 11, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of the Kansas City Chiefs logo at midfield during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Oct 11, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of the Kansas City Chiefs logo at midfield during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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KANSAS CITY, Misso. -- The Las Vegas Raiders will look for lightning to strike again in Arrowhead. The Raiders pulled off an upset win last season on Christmas against the Kansas City Chiefs. They look to do the same this year on Black Friday.

Remember the rule of five. If the Las Vegas Raiders win that key statistical battle, the game is over. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Raiders have three sacks and give -up two, that means they are plus one. If they then get four turnovers and give up only one, that means they are plus three. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. Teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games on average.

The Raiders come into Arrowhead with quarterback Aidan O'Connell back under center. O'Connell is in familiar territory, as he was the starting quarterback in last year's win against the Chiefs.

O'Connell and the Raiders offense will have to drive the ball and score touchdowns to win this game. The offense must take care of the ball and have no turnovers. Keeping Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on the sidelines will serve the Raiders well. It is easier said than done.

The Chiefs lead the all-time series (74-55-2). The Raiders have only defeated the Chiefs three times since 2017.

The Raiders come into the matchup with one of the worst records (2-9) in the NFL. While the Chiefs come in with one of the best records (10-1) in the league. But in these division games, the records go out the window.

"I mean, really doesn't matter. Records go out the window, just like they did last year when we played them on Christmas Day," said Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce. "So they understand that we understand that. They'll be excited, just like we will be excited for this game. Only two teams playing that day, right? It's a great opportunity for us to showcase what's improved about the Raiders, right? What's different, what's going to change, and obviously we got a chance to do that at two o'clock. The rivalry is what it is. I think if you look at the last couple games, we’ve played them close. It's been back and forth, and it's been physical, and they're going to come after us. We know them, they know us, and there's a lot of trash talking. And they don't like the color of Silver and Black, and we don't like red. So, it should be fun."

Be sure to follow along with our live game thread throughout the contest.

START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:

PENALTY: Defensive Offsides on the Raiders.

PENALTY: Defensive Pass interference on the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 1: Chiefs 25-yard FG is good. Chiefs lead 3-0.

PENALTY: Offensive holding on the Raiders.

PENALTY: Holding on the Chiefs.

PENALTY: Raiders defensive holding.

PENALTY: Offensive holding on the Chiefs.

PENALTY: False start on the Chiefs.

PENALTY: False start on the Chiefs.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Chiefs lead 3-0.

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START OF SECOND QUARTER

PENALTY: False Start on the Raiders.

SACK: Chiefs with a sack.

SCORING UPDATE No. 2: Daniel Carlson 27-yard FG is good. Game tied 3-3.

SACK: K'Lavon Chaisson with the sack.

PENALTY: Ineligible man downfield on the Raiders.

TIMEOUT: Raiders take their first timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE No. 3: Chiefs six-yard passing touchdown. Chiefs lead 10-3.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING

TIMEOUT: Chiefs take their first timeout of the half.

SACK: Chiefs with the sack.

TIMEOUT: Chiefs take their second timeout of the half.

PENALTY: Raiders player out of bounds on the punt.

SACK: By Crosby and Chaisson.

TIMEOUT: Chiefs take their final timeout of the half.

END OF FIRST HALF: Chiefs lead, 10-3.

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Good first half for the Raiders defense. The Raiders offense had opportunities in the first half, but penalties hurt them. But the Raiders are within striking distance. The Raiders offense needs to help the defense stay off the field in the second half.

The Raiders get the ball to start the second half.

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START OF THE THIRD QUARTER:

TURNOVER: Raiders stopped short on 4th & 1. Chiefs take over at their own 31-yard line.

PENALTY: Illegal formation on the Chiefs.

SCORING UPDATE No. 4: Chiefs 42-yard FG. Chiefs lead 13-3.

PENALTY: Offsides in the Chiefs.

PENALTY: Defensive Pass interference on the Chiefs.

SACK: Chiefs with the sack.

SCORING UPDATE No 5: Chiefs 35-yard FG. Chiefs lead 16-3.

PENALTY: Offensive holding on the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 6: Raiders 33-yard passing touchdown. O'Connell to Bowers. Chiefs lead 16-10.

END OF THIRD QUARTER

START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER

SCORING UPDATE No. 7: Raiders 58-yard touchdown pass. O'Connell to Tucker. Raiders lead 17-16.

PENALTY: Defensive pass interference on Raiders

PENALTY: False start on the Chiefs.

PENALTY: Illegal formation on the Chiefs.

SACK: Chaisson with the sack for the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 8: Chiefs 32-yard FG. Chiefs lead 19-17.

PENALTY: Illegal block in the back by the Raiders.

TIMEOUT: Raiders take their first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders take their second timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Chiefs take their first timeout of the half.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING

PENALTY: Defensive offside on the Chiefs.

PENALTY: Illegal shift on the Raiders

TURNOVER: Raiders turnover the ball to end the game.

FINAL: Chiefs win, 19-17.

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MICHAEL CANELO

Michael Canel is a breaking news beat writer for various team sites across the On SI platform, focusing on both college and professional sports. A graduate of Fresno State University, he has transformed his passion for sports into a career, covering the latest breaking news with years of expertise and the enthusiasm of a devoted fan.

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