One of the most surprising outcomes from the 2023 season was when the Raiders went into Arrowhead and defeated the Chiefs on Christmas Day. There was nothing flukey about that game; the Raiders were simply the better team that day.
This year, the Raiders get another shot to ruin a holiday weekend for the Chiefs. They’re set to face off on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. This will be only the second Black Friday game in NFL history, with the first being the Jets and Dolphins matchup last year.
In a recent article by NFL.com, the excitement around this AFC West showdown was highlighted. Here's a snippet from what they had to say about the Raiders and Chiefs clash in 2024:
"The Raiders ruined the Chiefs' Christmas last year with an upset win in Arrowhead. Las Vegas now gets a shot at creating some misery for Kansas City on Thanksgiving weekend, as those teams will face off on Black Friday. It will be the second chance to see if the 'Patrick Mahomes Rules' that Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce discussed earlier this offseason can have an impact."
The Raiders managed to score multiple defensive touchdowns against the Chiefs last year, a feat that (likely) won't happen again. However, the key to winning this matchup will be maintaining constant pressure on Mahomes. This game is shaping up to be a thrilling watch for fans.
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