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Analysis: Another final-second victory puts the Chiefs in prime spot to secure AFC’s No. 1 seed

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright (49) watches his game-winning field goal as time expires in an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Kansas City Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright (49) watches his game-winning field goal as time expires in an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

By ROB MAADDI / AP Pro Football Writer December 9, 2024 4 min read

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A thunderous doink helped the Kansas City Chiefs gain some breathing room in the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC after the Buffalo Bills fell short despite Josh Allen’s spectacular performance.

The fight for the top spot in the NFC stayed close as the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles kept pace with the Detroit Lions.

Four weeks remain in the NFL regular season to determine the playoff picture.