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The Raiders’ offensive line grappled with the Chiefs' relentless pass rush, notably chaos created by Chris Jones, who regularly pressures Gino Smith. Despite these challenges, Smith managed to find success with underneath throws, such as a well-timed completion to Mayer, tackled by Bolton after a strategic play design.
Special Teams Highlights
Special teams played a crucial role early, with punter Tony Ramoho delivering a pinpoint, knuckleball punt down to the seven-yard line of Kansas City. His precision and ability to pin opponents deep in their territory exemplified the significance of special teams. The Chiefs' returner gave a strong response, returning the punt to the eight-yard line, setting the stage for their offensive debut.