Raiders Vs. Chiefs Live Game Updates, Analysis
LAS VEGAS, Nev.--The optimistic and new-look Las Vegas Raiders (5-6) come into this game against their AFC West arch-rivals, the Kansas City Chiefs (7-3), concerned that they might not have the roster to upset Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and Travis Kelce.
Superstar defensive end Maxx Crosby and left tackle Kolton Miller both have been injured and already facing an unfavorable situation against the Chiefs; both men's injuries put them in an even more difficult situation.
Remember the rule of five: The game is over if the Raiders win that key statistical battle. It concerns sacks and turnovers for those who don't remember it. If the Raiders have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. On average, teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games.
Here are our staff and podcast guests' predictions for today:
Hondo Carpenter 28-20 Chiefs---Matt Hladik 24-16 Chiefs
Brayden "The Kid" Reedy 30-17 Chiefs--Tom LaMarre 28-21 Raiders
Jon Schopp 28-17 Chiefs--Aidan Champion 20-14 Chiefs
Ezekiel Trezevant 21-17 Raiders--Carter Landis 27-16 Chiefs
The Las Vegas Raiders need a true homefield advantage to upset the Kansas City Chiefs today.
Dexter Ernest Wayne Carpenter, Raiders Today
Here's how you can watch today's game:
TV: CBS
Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nev.
Kickoff: 1:25 p.m. PST / 4:25 p.m. EST
CBS is the host of Sunday's game. If you are a resident in the Las Vegas area, you can watch the game on your mobile device through Raiders.com. You can also use the Raiders mobile app, available on iOS and Android devices.
Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM/Raider Nation Radio 920 AM
You can listen to the game on KOMP 92.3 FM and Raider Nation 920 AM, the flagship radio station for every Raiders game.
Click the link here for details regarding the Raiders' affiliate stations around the country.
The Raiders app also provides radio coverage along with its broadcast.
Kansas City and Las Vegas last met in Week 18 of the 2022 season, right before the Chiefs' run to the Super Bowl, with Kansas City winning, 31-13.
The Chiefs lead the all-time regular season series, 70-53-2. They also lead the all-time postseason series, 2-1.
Kansas City has won 15 of the last 17 meetings between the rivals and is on a five-game winning streak in the series.
The Raiders have not won a home game against the Chiefs since 2017, when they defeated Kansas City with a walk-off touchdown and extra point to win, 31-30.
The teams will meet again on Christmas Day.
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START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE NO. 1: Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell finds wide receiver Jakobi Meyers for an 18-yard touchdown pass. Kicker Daniel Carlson's extra point is good, and the Raiders take an early 7-0 lead.
THREE-AND-OUT: Raiders' defense forces a three-and-out on the Chiefs' first possession.
MISSED FG: Carlson's field goal from 30 yards is no good.
END OF THE FIRST QUARTER: Raiders lead, 7-0.
START OF THE SECOND QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE NO. 2: Raiders running back Josh Jacobs takes it to the house for a 63-yard rushing touchdown. Extra point is good. Las Vegas takes a 14-0 lead.
TIMEOUT: Chiefs take their first timeout of the half.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 3: Kansas City running back Isiah Pacheco with a one-yard rushing touchdown. Extra point is good. Score is 14-7, Las Vegas.
TIMEOUT: Kansas City uses its second timeout of the first half.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Raiders lead, 14-7. Chiefs are approaching the red zone.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 4: Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson with a three-yard touchdown reception. Extra point is good, game is tied at 14-14.
PENALTY: Unsportsmanlike conduct against Watson.
END OF THE FIRST HALF: Game is all even, 14-14.
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The Las Vegas Raiders offense came out swinging early, but began to slow down toward the end of the first half.
The Kansas City Chiefs took advantage and were able to tie the game after starting down, 14-0.
At the half, Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell has thrown for 138 yards and a touchdown on 13-of-16 passing.
Las Vegas running back Josh Jacobs has 94 rushing yards and a touchdown, while wide receiver Davante Adams has 73 receiving yards. Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has 42 receiving yards and a touchdown.
If the Raiders can come out playing the way they played early, they have a great shot at pulling off this upset at home.
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START OF THE THIRD QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE NO. 5: Pacheco with his second one-yard rushing touchdown of the day. Extra point is good. Chiefs take their first lead of the game, 21-14.
SACK: Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby sacks Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a seven-yard loss to force fourth down.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 6: Carlson is good from 34 yards. Kansas City leads, 21-17.
END OF THE THIRD QUARTER: Chiefs lead, 21-17.
START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE NO. 7: Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice with a 39-yard touchdown reception from Mahomes. Extra point is good. Kansas City leads, 28-17.
PENALTY: Holding against Kansas City.
PENALTY: False start against the Chiefs.
PENALTY: Ineligible player down field against the Chiefs.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 7: Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's 32-yard field goal is good. Kansas City extends its lead to 31-17.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Chiefs lead, 31-17.
FINAL: Kansas City wins, 31-17.
The Silver and Black will return home to Allegiant Stadium to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 10, at 4:05 p.m. EST/1:05 p.m. PST.
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