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Raiders Beat Chiefs 14-12 on 60-Yard Field Goal

Published 5 January 2026

In a dramatic finish to their dismal seasons, Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson nailed a career-long 60-yard field goal with eight seconds remaining to secure a 14-12 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. The win snapped the Raiders' 10-game losing streak and provided a rare highlight in their 3-14 campaign, while the Chiefs closed out a franchise-worst 6-11 record with their sixth straight defeat.

The low-scoring affair, marked by eight field goals, a fourth-quarter safety, and no touchdowns, unfolded like a preseason contest for both injury-riddled teams. Carlson connected on kicks of 32, 23, 55, and 60 yards for Las Vegas, while Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker matched him with successful attempts from 36, 40, 47, and 41 yards. The game's turning point came when Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson sacked Kansas City quarterback Shane Buechele in the end zone for a safety, giving Las Vegas an 11-6 lead late in the fourth quarter. That margin proved decisive after Butker's 41-yarder put the Chiefs ahead 12-11 with 1:01 left.

Both teams turned to backup quarterbacks amid extensive injuries. For the Raiders, Kenny Pickett started but struggled,...

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