After claiming back-to-back Super Bowl triumphs, the Kansas City Chiefs have guaranteed themselves an opportunity for a three-peat.
The Chiefs defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 19-17, in the NFL's second-annual Black Friday game to become the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth.
The Chiefs' clinching scenario was put into play a day prior thanks to the Green Bay Packers defeating the Miami Dolphins on Thanksgiving, ensuring that a K.C. win would punch a playoff ticket.
With the win, not only did Kansas City sew up its 10th straight postseason berth but did so at the earliest point -- with five weeks remaining in the season -- in club chronicle.
For head coach Andy Reid, he's now led the Chiefs to the playoffs in all but one of his 12 seasons at the Kansas City helm.
Of course, for Reid, Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones and the rest of the Chiefs dynasty, their goals are more far-reaching than a playoff berth. Friday's outcome is a check mark as the Chiefs continue their mission of becoming the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls.
Kansas City will now set its sights on wrapping up a ninth straight AFC West title and locking up the AFC's No. 1 seed and the opening-round bye that goes with it.
The 11-1 Chiefs, to little surprise, are back in the playoffs and a step closer to continuing their dynastic fortunes.
