Raiders' Antonio Pierce says team 'heard a whistle' ahead of game-deciding botched snap in loss to Chiefs

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Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce is speaking out just over 24 hours after his team suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday.

Pierce, who is in his first full season as the Raiders head coach, told members of the media that the Raiders believed referees had blown a whistle moments before the ill-fated fumble on the poorly timed snap. In the case of a whistle, the play in question would have been ruled dead.

Pierce also noted that the Raiders intend to submit video evidence in support of the claim to the NFL office for further review.

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Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce watches from the sidelines during the Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

After the Raiders defense forced the Chiefs to punt with just over two minutes remaining in the game, Las Vegas quickly managed to get in position to attempt a game-winning field goal. But the Raiders had a costly miscue on third down from the Kansas City 38-yard line with just 15 seconds remaining.

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The Raiders center prematurely snapped the ball as quarterback Aidan O'Connell surveyed the Chiefs defense. The ball bounced off O'Connell and onto the turf. The Raiders signal caller was not able to corral the botched snap, and it was recovered by the Chiefs. 

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell fumbles the snap against