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Raiders end 16-game losing streak with win over Chiefs

Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr (4) drops back amid the rain as he is rushed by Kansas City Chiefs Josh Mauga (90) in the first quarter at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California on November 20, 2014. The 1-10 Raiders notched their first win in 368 days beating the Chiefs 24-20. UPI/Terry Schmitt
1 of 11 | Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr (4) drops back amid the rain as he is rushed by Kansas City Chiefs Josh Mauga (90) in the first quarter at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California on November 20, 2014. The 1-10 Raiders notched their first win in 368 days beating the Chiefs 24-20. UPI/Terry Schmitt | License Photo

It has been a long 368 days for Oakland, but there was finally joy at the Black Hole on Thursday night.

Rookie quarterback Derek Carr led the way as the Raiders put an end to their 16-game losing streak with a thrilling 24-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Carr's late touchdown pass to James Jones capped off a lengthy drive that proved to be the difference as the Raiders (1-10) won their first games since Nov. 17, 2013 against Houston.

Latavius Murray rushed for two touchdowns and 112 yards on four carries before departing after the first half with a concussion. Carr threw for 174 yards on an 18-of-35 completion rate in the win.

Alex Smith completed 20-of-36 passes for 234 yards with two touchdowns and Jamaal Charles ran 19 times for 80 yards while also adding a receiving score for the Chiefs (7-4), who were coming off a 24-20 win over Seattle.

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