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Raiders score on siren to bt Chiefs in NFL

A last-minute touchdown has allowed Oakland to snap a four-game NFL losing streak with a 31-30 victory over Kansas City in California.

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Derek Carr has thrown a two-yard touchdown pass to Michael Crabtree on the final play for Oakland to snap a four-game losing streak with a 31-30 NFL victory over Kansas City.

With the result on the line, Thursday night's game had been extended by two-straight defensive holding calls

With their season on the line, Carr led an 85-yard touchdown drive in the final 2:25 to give the Raiders (3-4) a thrilling comeback win after trailing by nine points heading into the fourth quarter.

Carr finished 29 for 52 for 417 yards and three touchdowns, with Amari Cooper catching 11 passes for 210 yards and two of the scores.

Alex Smith threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns but it wasn't enough for the Chiefs (5-2). They lost consecutive games for the first time in two years. Their 12-game winning streak in the AFC West was snapped.

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Next up, the Raiders visit Buffalo on October 29 and the Chiefs host Denver the following day.


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