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Las Vegas Raiders give fans something to cheer while maintaining No. 1 pick against Kansas City Chiefs

Story byTyree Wilson, Malcolm KoonceMatt HolderMon, January 5, 2026 at 2:36 AM UTC·4 min readLas Vegas Raiders fans haven’t had much to cheer about this season, but Week 18 finally brought some joy for Raider Nation. With the New York Giants beating the Dallas Cowboys during the morning slate of games on Sunday, Las Vegas had the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft locked up before kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs. Then, the Silver and Black managed to avoid the embarrassment of getting swept in the AFC West for the second year in a row by beating their biggest rivals, 14-12. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNothing was riding on this game, but the Raiders managed to show enough fight to get their first win since Week 6/mid-October.

Las Vegas Raiders give fans something to cheer while maintaining No. 1 pick against Kansas City Chiefs

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  • No player embodied that more than Tyree Wilson, who had a career game with six total tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and a safety that ended up being the difference on the scoreboard.
  • Also, kicker Daniel Carlson has had a tough year but managed to finish on a high note with a career-long 60-yard field goal to give the Raiders the lead with eight seconds left. So, in a season that’s been hard to watch, the vibes are high in Sin City as the organization looks toward the offseason.
  • That leads to a more positive tone when it comes to the internet’s reaction to the latest Raiders’ game. A new quarterback is on the way…probably, or hopefully…ResDogAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis game would be soooooo stressful if the Giants had lost. The offseason blueprint:The one downside to winning. Carlson’s game-winner. Wilson’s safety:Ashton Jeanty fell short of 1,000, but this is an impressive stat to give some encouragement for his future. Pete Carroll wants to return, but will he?SnB Stop the RunI hope the 2024 and 2025 draft picks get another fresh review next year by the front office and next coaching staff.
  • This coaching staff is awfulWe need an OC and DC that knows what it’s supposed to look like.
  • What a shame Jeanty was given Brennan Carroll as his run game coordinator and offensive line coach.
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