Antonio Pierce took another step in cementing himself as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
At least he should have.
The Raiders knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead on Christmas Day, 20-14. The Raiders defense stifled Patrick Mahomes all day and scored two defensive touchdowns. It was the first win the Raiders had over Chiefs since Oct. 14, 2020.
After the game, the interim coach got emotional talking with CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson when asked what this win meant for him:
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The Raiders (8-7) stayed alive for the playoffs after the win. They will travel to Indianapolis and take on the Colts next Sunday before closing the season out at home against the Denver Broncos on January 7th.
