Yesterday, the Kansas City Chiefs lost a thrilling Thursday night contest against the Oakland Raiders. The last second 31-30 defeat brings the once 5-0 Chiefs' record to 5-2 seven weeks into the season. Naturally, this development helps the team's opposition – among it the currently 4-2 New England Patriots and their quest to earn the AFC's number one seed and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
As things stand right now, yesterday's result was definitely one New England can feel happy about: The Chiefs' loss gives the team an opportunity to tie the conference's best record (5-2) on Sunday.