The Kansas City Chiefs made it once again by winning a close game on Thanksgiving. They defeated their rival, the Las Vegas Raiders, by a 2-point margin. Now with this, many online haters again started questioning the Chiefs’ win. but Chris Jones has a perfect reply to them this time.
Every time the Chiefs win a close game, many accuse the NFL of helping the team. However, this might not be true. Especially when Chris Jones said in a post-game interview, “We Keep It Close To Make Sure You Guys Are Watching At Home.”
Wow! That’s a perfect way to keep the fans sticking to the television. But that’s not all! Chris Jones further highlighted the main reason behind this, “We Want To Keep The Ratings High.” In this way, Jones closed his witty remarks, making a perfect comeback for the haters who think the NFL rigs the games of the Arrowhead team. Especially when Taylor Swift is present – For instance, in week 13’s game.
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Chris Jones is correct, ratings and heart rates ⬆️⬆️⬆️ pic.twitter.com/tIaloU28O2
— Starcade Media (@StarcadeMediaKC) November 30, 2024
Taylor Swift donned a red and black outfit for this game day. And with a special tribute to her boyfriend Travis Kelce by wearing an “87” no. necklace. Hence, the announcer Kirk Herbstreit arguably took a subtle dig. He called out the Chiefs’s illegal “Taylor” formation in the first quarter. Then, in a similar way, in the final quarter, when the Chiefs made it to their victory, the rigging of game accusations went viral.
Now let’s take a look at what happened in that last-minute scenario. Well, it was surely a nail-biter for the defending Super Bowl champions. Despite holding a 13-point lead in the third quarter, they allowed the game to tighten to a single possession by the fourth. The Raiders were on the brink of a surprising upset. They managed to reach field goal range with just 14 seconds left, trailing by 2. But their hopes crumbled due to an illegal shift penalty and a costly turnover. Hence, sealing their fate and denying them a chance at victory. Now, their fans are fuming at the league and the Chiefs.
Nevertheless, KC advanced to 11-1 after their 19-17 win over the Silver & Black team.
Chris Jones and Patrick Mahomes’s team has made it to the playoffs!
Patrick Mahomes’s Chiefs edged the Raiders 19-17, becoming the first team this season to clinch a playoff spot. Thanks to Green Bay’s Thanksgiving win, Kansas City secured their postseason berth early, with five games left.
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The Chiefs showed up big on Black Friday. After struggling with sacks recently, their defense came alive. They took down Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell three times. And guess what? Chris Jones alone got him twice, which makes his first sacks since Week 4. On the other hand, Isiah Pacheco too, who was back from a leg injury, made a splash with a 34-yard run that helped set up a crucial field goal. Together, the Chiefs tighten up the game in favor of their win.
Now, they’re eyeing a ninth straight AFC West title against the Chargers on December 8. Will they be able to do it?
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