While only separated by a game in the standings, the difference between the Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) and the Kansas City Chiefs (3-3) appears to be far greater than 60 minutes of football. Yes, the Chiefs’ hype train is back on the tracks. We shall find out Sunday if appearances are deceiving in this case, when the AFC West rivals meet in Kansas City.
Each team picked up a much-needed win last weekend. the Raiders doubled up the Titans in Vegas, 20-10, while the Chiefs won at Arrowhead against the Lions, 30-17.
Rashee Rice returns from suspension and has only played four games since the end of 2023, but the wideout is expected to help take the Chiefs’ attack to another level.
The Raiders have been without TE Brock Bowers (knee) for the last two games, and his status remains questionab