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1968 AFL Western Division Playoff at Oakland Raiders

The Raiders won the 1968 division tiebreaker playoff 41-6.

The Chiefs and Raiders met in the 1968 AFL Divisional Round at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, CA. The Raiders won 41–6.

Quick Facts

Location
Municipal Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Result
Kansas City Chiefs won 31-27
Key player (chiefs)
Len Dawson (QB)
Key player (raiders)
Daryle Lamonica (QB)
Next round
AFC Championship vs. Baltimore Colts

Lore & Background

The Chiefs and Raiders had identical 12–2 records in 1968 and faced off in a playoff game to decide who would go to face the New York Jets for the AFL Championship. The Raiders won, 41–6.

Reader's Guide

The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 41–6 in the 1968 AFL Divisional Round. The winner advanced to the AFL Championship Game against the New York Jets.

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