The Raiders and Chiefs play each other on Monday Night Football. There are positives and negatives for the Raiders heading into this game. The good news is that there is no expectation of much from Las Vegas. The good news is that the Raiders have nothing to lose and should play free of fear.
Kansas City has beaten the Oakland/ Las Vegas Raiders in 15 of the last 18 meetings. In years where they missed the playoffs, the Raiders won all three of their games. It looks like the Raiders are going to miss the playoffs again, so maybe they will pull off an upset over KC.
It will take a miracle to get it done in Kansas City this year. The Raiders enter this game having lost to the Colts and the Chiefs have lost to the Colts. The Raiders might look at the tape of the Colts victory over the Chiefs to see what they did to the team.
After making the playoffs last year, Las Vegas was expected to be a serious contender in the AFC West in 2022, but that hasn't happened. The Raiders beat the Broncos last week after losing their first three games of the season. A win against the Chiefs would go a long way towards ending the season on a positive note. If the Raiders win against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, they will be within one game of the lead.
It's easy for the Chiefs. They need to keep doing what they are doing. They scored over 40 points in their first two games. The Raiders were swept by the boys in last season's game. The Chiefs average 32.3 points per game, which is the most in the league.
Many people thought the offense wouldn't work without Hill, but the team has found a way to win. The ball is being spread around more. Four Chiefs players have recorded double-digit catches.
The Raiders might not have much choice if they want to play a game against KC. The Raiders should be focused on keeping the Chiefs out of the picture. Las Vegas will need ball control if they want to beat the Chiefs. Run the ball and have long drives. It is the same strategy teams use against all-time great passers. You may have a chance if you keep them off the field.
This will likely turn into an easy win. If the Raiders keep this game close, it will be an improvement over the two games they played against the Chiefs last year.
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