The Las Vegas Raiders fought hard to pull off an upset over the visiting Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, but it was the same problems that have continued to hold this team back -- particularly on offense -- that kept Las Vegas from doing so.
And social media had its thoughts.
Good job. Good effort, Raiders. pic.twitter.com/I9tUMmPLoG
— Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) October 27, 2024
It got handled. https://t.co/qhYCDSseVK pic.twitter.com/H8uhyZcfak
— KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) October 27, 2024
"This team will NEVER be 2-6 heading into the trade deadline."
— Murf ☠️ (@_Murf) October 27, 2024
-Me, like 2 months ago. ☠️
Go Raiders. #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/Hws9cNxVwf
The Raiders' defense was immediately bested by an elite Chiefs offense, as Kansas City took an early 7-0 lead. But Las Vegas answered on its responding possession with a combating touchdown, scored by none other than wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, who had missed the Raiders' previous two contests with an ankle injury.
Welcome back Mr. Meyers#KCvsLV | @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/Q1NdgML78o
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) October 27, 2024
Meyers has been nothin but a legit WR on the Raiders, he's really been WR1 even with Adams
— ꗇꖦꖡ (@JustAntBaby) October 27, 2024
The momentum carried over into the next drive, as the Raiders stopped the Chiefs with a huge sack by edge rusher Tyree Wilson, who would force the visitors to punt.
Tyree Wilson with a sack on Pat Mahomes
— Master Marco Polo “El Buki Raider” (@srchilaquilles) October 27, 2024
LFG #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/HQIGHPsPgZ
As a response, the offense took a non-aggressive approach, running the ball on second-and-long, despite the ground game having been non-existent all game. The Raiders would ultimately have to give the Chiefs the ball back with just under a minute remaining before halftime.
What are you doing Luke Getsy? TRY TO SCORE
— Raiders Report Mitchell Renz (@MitchellRenz365) October 27, 2024
Patrick Mahomes with an excellent half against the Raiders. Really crisp. Looked like the two-time MVP he is
— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) October 27, 2024
The game really picked up in the second half, and Las Vegas continued to have opportunities to tie or take the lead.
It initially seemed as though the game took a complete turn when the Raiders' defense forced a Mahomes interception that would set up the offense in perfect scoring position. But the failures to execute in the red zone continued, and the offense ultimately came away with nothing.
Raiders got a pick and returned it to the 2 yard line, they didn’t even get a yard and the Chiefs took over
— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) October 27, 2024
They really suck. pic.twitter.com/DfAodCxgDe
Immediately. pic.twitter.com/qpFEiAcMSp
— Raider Posts (@RaiderPosts) October 27, 2024
Raiders fans: “ Minshew we need a TD”
— (@xJahstin) October 27, 2024
Gardner Minshew : pic.twitter.com/Uwmf8gFB6R
After the Chiefs answered with a touchdown to make it a 7-point game again, Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew would fumble the ball, adding another turnover to his season total while giving the Chiefs an opportunity to make it a two-possession game.
Despite a late-game scoring drive, that fumble was what ultimately sealed the game for Kansas City.
Did you guys notice the personnel and formation we had in for that play on the fumble????
— ⭕️.G. (@Raider_Strong) October 27, 2024
Wtf is Getsy doin?? pic.twitter.com/V6Xkn48kkl
Just like that, Gardner Minshew fumbles the football.... Send in Ridder.
— Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) October 27, 2024
Menshew @Raiders pic.twitter.com/uYbwsOluAU
— SacBizzness916 (@RaiderErn916) October 27, 2024
Hahahaha… gotta love fourth quarter Raiders football pic.twitter.com/aMCpHprBn8
— LeoMonkey (@LeomonkeyRh) October 27, 2024
Seeing Gardner Minshew coming in to STILL play quarterback.... pic.twitter.com/kvSvPhpQV9
— RAIDERS NEWS (@YourAutumnWind) October 27, 2024
I don’t care if Ridder sucks.. he has to play going forward. The sight of Minshew has me sick to my stomach
— 11 Fourteen (@CamAlexander22) October 27, 2024
Minshew is responsible for 90% of the season turnovers and yet he’s still starting. #Raiders
— Chris☠️☠️ (@White_Guyyy26) October 27, 2024
The Raiders now sit at 2-6, and despite a valiant effort against the back-to-back defending Super Bowl champions, it doesn't seem they have much going for them as they enter the month of November.
And Chiefs Kingdom will continue to troll Raider Nation.
Don't forget to pay your rent, @Raiders. pic.twitter.com/aeeucOe92L
— ️ Red Tribe Cinema (@ClayWendler) October 27, 2024
Las Vegas takes its fourth straight loss and will continue to seek its third win when it takes on the Cincinnati Bengals on the road next week.
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