Raiders fall to Chiefs 30-27 as coach Kubiak accepts responsibility

The Las Vegas Raiders were defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs 30-27 in Week 4, ending their unbeaten start to the season. The loss came after the Raiders extended their lead with a field goal early in the third quarter, but a subsequent illegal-formation penalty gave them the option to attempt a fourth-down conversion. Coach Klint Kubiak chose to go for it, and the Chiefs stopped the play, preserving a three-point margin.

With 10 seconds remaining, the Raiders' offense failed to execute a final play, resulting in an interception by Chiefs quarterback Kirk Cousins that sealed the defeat. In the post-game press conference, Kubiak said he "blew it" and took responsibility for the decisions that contributed to the loss.

The team has also struggled with the running game, accumulating only 72 rushing yards and averaging 2.8 yards per carry over the past three games, a point Kubiak addressed when questioned by reporters. Despite the setback, the Raiders remain competitive in the AFC West, having kept the game within three points against a Super Bowl-favorite opponent.