Raiders offense falls short, lose to Chiefs 12-10

OAKLAND, Calif.-The Kansas City Chiefs didn't need much production from Priest Holmes to extend their winning streak over the Oakland Raiders.

Larry Johnson scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard run early in the fourth quarter and the Chiefs beat the Oakland Raiders for the ninth straight time, winning 12-10 Sunday in Holmes' return from a two-year absence.

Holmes, Kansas City's career leader in yards rushing and touchdowns, was activated this week for the first time since suffering a neck injury on a vicious hit from San Diego's Shawne Merriman on Oct. 30, 2005.

Holmes entered the game on the third play of Kansas City's third drive. He caught a screen pass from Damon Huard, but was tackled by Nnamdi Asomugha for a 6-yard loss. Holmes had no other catches and rushed four times for 9 yards, gaining a key first down with under 3 minutes left and Kansas City (4-3) protecting a 12-10 lead.

The Chiefs were unable to run out the clock and the Oakland Raiders (2-4) took over at their 26 with 1:46 remaining and one timeout.

Daunte Culpepper completed three straight passes to move the ball to the 44 before Jarrad Page jumped in front of a slant pass to Ronald Curry with 35 seconds left, sealing Kansas City's fourth win in five games.

It was another nailbiting finish for Kansas City against Oakland. Eight of the wins during the Chiefs' streak have been by seven points or fewer. It's the longest streak any team has had against the Oakland Raiders, who have also lost 17 straight division games.

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