The NFL is re-running a matchup that produced a shocking upset on a holiday.
This time around, Raiders-Chiefs will not be played on Christmas, but on Black Friday, fittingly including the Silver and Black on a such a holiday.
Christmas was a dark day for the Chiefs last season, but also a turning point. Las Vegas rolled into Kansas City, scored two defensive touchdowns and outlasted the host Chiefs in a stunning 20-14 win, pushing Las Vegas to 7-8 and forcing Kansas City to take a long, hard look at itself.
That moment produced a champion. Chiefs coach Andy Reid later thanked Raiders interim (now permanent) head coach Antonio Pierce for putting a whooping on his team on that day, which taught Kansas City a much-needed lesson about complacency.
After that loss, the Chiefs rattled off six straight wins, capping their streak with an overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
In 2024, they will rekindle their long-running rivalry on a day reserved for shopping and relaxing. Most everyone will hope the game ends up being more captivating than the lopsided debut of the Black Friday game last season, in which the Dolphins dominated an undermanned Jets team.
The Chiefs-Raiders rivalry needs no explaining. After enduring a tumultuous 2023 campaign, the Raiders are hoping to embark on a new era under Pierce in 2024, perhaps by adding another win over their AFC West foes.
The Chiefs, meanwhile, remain focused on one goal: winning another Super Bowl. Part of that journey will include two dates with the Raiders, including their first-ever meeting on Black Friday.
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