**Raiders Head Coach Questions Crucial Call in Loss to Chiefs**

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce is raising concerns about the officiating in his team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. According to Pierce, an official prematurely blew the play dead before a crucial fumble on the Raiders' final offensive snap.

The unusual sequence occurred following a miscommunication, leaving quarterback Aidan O'Connell unaware that a shotgun snap was imminent. This error dashed any hopes the Raiders had for a last-second field goal to secure a win. Adding to the confusion, the Raiders were flagged for an illegal shift, a penalty which the Chiefs declined. However, Pierce and his team heard what they believed was a whistle for a false start, which would have negated the snap entirely.

"We heard a whistle on our sideline," Pierce informed reporters on Saturday. He plans to submit the play to the league’s officiating office for further review and clarification. This practice is standard for the Raiders after games when there are questions regarding specific calls.

Footage appears to support Pierce’s claim, showing that an official near the Raiders' sideline blew his whistle and signaled for a timeout before the Chiefs recovered the loose ball. This would typically mean that the play should not have counted. Pierce’s frustration is understandable given these circumstances.