Chiefs 'Doink' Game-Winning Kick, Securing Division Title In Primetime Win Over Chargers
Sunday Night Football ended with a bang, better yet, a doink.
The Kansas City Chiefs found their way to victory again in a tight 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in primetime.
KC's kicking unit has been dealt several blows this season. Harrison Butker and replacement Spencer Shrader are out with injuries, so Matthew Wright has been assigned as the replacement.
KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 08: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 8, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 08: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after a play with teammate Travis Kelce #87 against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 8, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
As a twist, the Chiefs are going back to safety Justin Reid to lead in kickoffs.
KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 08: Matthew Wright #49 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after making the game winning kick against the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 8, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Wright, an NFL journeyman, had a game to remember.
Wright nailed 4 of 4 field goal attempts, including the game-winning kick from 31 yards out, which doinked in after hitting the left upright.
But even an injured Chiefs team can put away Jim Harbaugh and his resurgent Chargers.
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In the echoes of Wright's doinked field goal, fans in the AFC West groaned as the Chiefs secured another close win and another title with their 12-1 record, their ninth-straight division title. Sunday also marked the Chargers' seventh-straight loss to the Chiefs. Harbaugh and the Bolts dropped to 8-5.
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 08: Nikko Remigio #81 of the Kansas City Chiefs returns a kick off against Deane Leonard #33 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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