***Chiefs vs Raiders Official Game Day Thread***

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Go Chiefs!

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The Kansas City Chiefs (11-4) (5-2 Away)

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vs.

Oakland Raiders (4-11) (1-6 Away)

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Sunday, December 30, 3:25PM CT
at
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City
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Television coverage:
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Radio Coverage:
Kansas City
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Lawrence/Topeka:
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Manhattan, KS:
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St. Louis
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Stats & Stuff


Weather forecast: http://nflweather.com/assets/weather/small/clear-day.png 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Clear. 12 mph SSW winds.

Line: Chiefs -14, Over/Under: 52.5

Trends:

Chiefs:
Kansas City is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Kansas City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Kansas City's last 12 games at home
Kansas City is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
Kansas City is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 games when playing at home against Oakland
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland

Raiders:
Oakland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Oakland is 8-14-2 ATS in its last 24 games
Oakland is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Oakland's last 22 games
Oakland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Oakland is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Oakland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City

Against the Spread:
http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1127&stc=1

Last 10 Games Head-2-Head:
http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1128&stc=1

OddsShark Super Computer Prediction:
Chiefs 35.1
Raiders 16.4

Notable Quotables:
Chiefs:

“We are playing for the number one seed in the playoffs. We have had a couple rough weeks, but we are going to bounce back out of that and get ourselves right.”

--Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid

Raiders:


“We're going to field the best team we can possibly field and we're going to play and prepare as hard as we can to win the game”

--Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden

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Schedules/Results:




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https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/oak.png&h=100&w=100




Date


Opponent

Time/TV

Tickets



Sunday
Sep. 9


at LA Chargers
(https://fbschedules.com/la-chargers-schedule/)StubHub Center
Carson, CA
4:05pm ET
CBS
W 38-28



Sunday
Sep. 16


at PIT Steelers
(https://fbschedules.com/pittsburgh-steelers-schedule/)Heinz Field
Pittsburgh, PA
1:00pm ET
CBS
W 42-37


Sunday
Sep. 23


SF 49ers
(https://fbschedules.com/san-francisco-49ers-schedule/)Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
FOX
W 38-27


Monday
Oct. 1


at DEN Broncos
(https://fbschedules.com/denver-broncos-schedule/)Broncos Stadium
Denver, CO
8:15pm ET
ESPN
W 27-23


Sunday
Oct. 7


JAX Jaguars
(https://fbschedules.com/jacksonville-jaguars-schedule/)Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS
W 30-14


Sunday
Oct. 14

at NE Patriots
(https://fbschedules.com/new-england-patriots-schedule/)Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, MA
8:20pm ET
NBC
L 43-40


Sunday
Oct. 21


CIN Bengals
(https://fbschedules.com/cincinnati-bengals-schedule/)Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO
8:20pm ET
NBC
W 45-10



Sunday
Oct. 28

DEN Broncos
(https://fbschedules.com/denver-broncos-schedule/)Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS
W 30-23



Sunday
Nov. 4

at CLE Browns
(https://fbschedules.com/cleveland-browns-schedule/)FirstEnergy Stadium
Cleveland, OH
1:00pm ET
CBS
W 37-21



Sunday
Nov. 11

AZ Cardinals
(https://fbschedules.com/arizona-cardinals-schedule/)Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS
W 26-14



Monday
Nov. 19

at LA Rams
(https://fbschedules.com/la-rams-schedule/)LA Memorial Coliseum
Los Angeles, CA
8:15pm ET
ESPN
L 54-51


Sunday
Nov. 25


BYE






Sunday
Dec. 2


at OAK Raiders
(https://fbschedules.com/oakland-raiders-schedule/)Oakland Coliseum
Oakland, CA
4:05pm ET
CBS
W 40-33



Sunday
Dec. 9

BAL Ravens
(https://fbschedules.com/baltimore-ravens-schedule/)Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS
W 27-24(OT)


Thursday
Dec. 13

LA Chargers
(https://fbschedules.com/la-chargers-schedule/)Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO
8:20pm ET
FOX/NFLN
L 29-28


Sunday
Dec. 23

at SEA Seahawks
(https://fbschedules.com/seattle-seahawks-schedule/)CenturyLink Field
Seattle, WA
8:20pm ET
NBC
L 38-31


Sunday
Dec. 30

OAK Raiders
(https://fbschedules.com/oakland-raiders-schedule/)Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS
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Date


Opponent

Time/TV
Tickets



Monday
Sep. 10

LA Rams
(https://fbschedules.com/la-rams-schedule/)Oakland Coliseum
Oakland, CA
10:20pm ET
ESPN
L 33-13


Sunday
Sep. 16

at DEN Broncos
(https://fbschedules.com/denver-broncos-schedule/)Broncos Stadium
Denver, CO
4:25pm ET
CBS
L 20-19


Sunday
Sep. 23

at MIA Dolphins
(https://fbschedules.com/miami-dolphins-schedule/)Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Gardens, FL
1:00pm ET
CBS
L 28-20


Sunday
Sep. 30

CLE Browns
(https://fbschedules.com/cleveland-browns-schedule/)Oakland Coliseum
Oakland, CA
4:05pm ET
FOX
W 45-42(OT)


Sunday
Oct. 7

at LA Chargers
(https://fbschedules.com/la-chargers-schedule/)StubHub Center
Carson, CA
4:05pm ET
CBS
L 26-10


Sunday
Oct. 14

SEA Seahawks
(https://fbschedules.com/seattle-seahawks-schedule/)T-Hotspur Stadium
London, England
1:00pm ET
FOX
L 27-3


Sunday
Oct. 21


BYE






Sunday
Oct. 28

IND Colts
(https://fbschedules.com/indianapolis-colts-schedule/)Oakland Coliseum
Oakland, CA
4:05pm ET
CBS
L 42-28


Thursday
Nov. 1

at SF 49ers
(https://fbschedules.com/san-francisco-49ers-schedule/)Levi's Stadium
Santa Clara, CA
8:20pm ET
FOX/NFLN
L 34-3


Sunday
Nov. 11

LA Chargers
(https://fbschedules.com/la-chargers-schedule/)Oakland Coliseum
Oakland, CA
4:05pm ET
FOX
L 20-6


Sunday
Nov. 18

at AZ Cardinals
(https://fbschedules.com/arizona-cardinals-schedule/)Phoenix Stadium
Glendale, AZ
4:05pm ET
CBS
W 23-21


Sunday
Nov. 25

at BAL Ravens
(https://fbschedules.com/baltimore-ravens-schedule/)M&T Bank Stadium
Baltimore, MD
1:00pm ET
CBS
L 34-17


Sunday
Dec. 2

KC Chiefs
(https://fbschedules.com/kansas-city-chiefs-schedule/)Oakland Coliseum
Oakland, CA
4:05pm ET
CBS
L 40-33


Sunday
Dec. 9

PIT Steelers
(https://fbschedules.com/pittsburgh-steelers-schedule/)Oakland Coliseum
Oakland, CA
4:25pm ET
FOX
W 24-21


Sunday
Dec. 16

at CIN Bengals
(https://fbschedules.com/cincinnati-bengals-schedule/)Paul Brown Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
1:00pm ET
CBS
L 30-16


Monday
Dec. 24

DEN Broncos
(https://fbschedules.com/denver-broncos-schedule/)Oakland Coliseum
Oakland, CA
8:15pm ET
ESPN
W 27-14


Sunday
Dec. 30

at KC Chiefs
(https://fbschedules.com/kansas-city-chiefs-schedule/)Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS
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Injury Report:

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Name

Position
Inj Desc


Eric Berry

S
Heel


Questionable



Spencer Ware

RB
Shoulder


Questionable



Sammy Watkins

WR
Foot


OUT



Kendall Fuller

CB
Wrist


Questionable



J.D. Moore

RB
Undisclosed



IR



Byron Pringle

WR
Hamstring


IR



Darrel Williams

RB
Hamstring


Questionable



Tejan Koroma

C
Knee


IR




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Name
Position
Inj Desc


Mike Nugent

K

Hip


IR



Donald Penn

T
Leg


IR



Leon Hall

CB
Back


IR



Ahtyba Rubin

DT

Biceps


IR



Andrew DePaola

TE
Knee


IR



Martavis Bryant

WR
Knee


IR



Gabe Jackson

G

Elbow


IR



Daryl Worley

CB
Shoulder


IR



Shilique Calhoun

LB
Neck


IR



Jon Feliciano

G
Calf


IR



Gareon Conley

CB

Concussion


Questionable



Eddy Pineiro

K
Groin


IR

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Depth Charts:


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Chiefs


http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1129&stc=1
http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1130&stc=1



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Raiders


http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1131&stc=1
http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1132&stc=1

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More Stats & More Stuff

Team Leaders:
http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1133&stc=1
http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1134&stc=1

Expert's Picks:
http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1135&stc=1

Prisco's Pick:


http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=884&d=1484473553&thumb=1




If the Chiefs win here, they lock up
the top seed in the AFC. I think that
will happen, even if the Raiders have
played better lately as a team. The
Chiefs offense will be too much for
the Raiders, but Oakland will score
here as well. It will be fun, but the
Chiefs will take it.





Chiefs 37
Raiders 27

[TopekaRoy]

Chiefs vs. Raiders: Game Preview
From Chiefs.com (https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-vs-raiders-game-preview-x5572)

Saturday, Dec 29, 2018 10:03 AM


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Matt McMullen
Chiefs Reporter
Chiefs.com
@KCChiefs_Matt (https://twitter.com/KCChiefs_Matt)




It all comes down to this.

A third-straight AFC West title and the top seed in the conference are right there for the Kansas City Chiefs, with the rival Oakland Raiders standing as the only obstacle in the way.
The implications on Sunday afternoon are simple: if the Chiefs win, they’ll own the No. 1 seed in the AFC for the first time in two decades and the road to the Super Bowl will go through Arrowhead Stadium.

It’s an enormous advantage, as each of the last five top seeds in the AFC have marched all the way to the Super Bowl, and it’s one the Chiefs can seize this weekend despite two-straight losses.

Kansas City dropped a heartbreaker to the Los Angeles Chargers two weeks ago before losing another close game this past Sunday, falling to the Seattle Seahawks by a touchdown. Those losses stung, but all of the Chiefs’ goals are still attainable with a win on Sunday.

“I don’t want people to forget that we’re playing for the number one seed here,” said Head Coach Andy Reid. “We’re not playing for the first pick in the draft, we’re playing for the number one seed in the playoffs. We’ve had a couple rough weeks, but we’re going to bounce back out of that and get ourselves right.”

The Chiefs have an opportunity to do just that against a familiar opponent this weekend.

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Oakland is 4-11 this season, falling to the Chiefs earlier this month as part of a mid-season stretch of eight games with just one victory. It also marked the Raiders’ ninth loss to Kansas City in 11 matchups since 2013.

Morale by the bay seems to have shifted since these teams last met, however, as the Raiders have shown signs of improvement lately with victories in two of their last three games.

Oakland dealt the Pittsburgh Steelers a devastating blow in their pursuit of the postseason three weeks ago and, just last Sunday, the Raiders handily beat the Denver Broncos in the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum season-finale.

The win over Denver was the Raiders’ first divisional victory since Week 12 of the 2017 season behind strong performances from veteran tailback Doug Martin and wide receiver Jordy Nelson, with the former tallying his first 100-yard rushing game of the campaign.

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Quarterback Derek Carr, meanwhile, continued to play a brand of mistake-free football that’s helped the five-year veteran go 10-consecutive weeks without an interception. Carr has 19 touchdowns to eight picks overall on the year, primarily spreading the ball around to tailback Jalen Richard (66 catches, 590 yards), tight end Jared Cook (65 catches, 868 yards), Nelson (54 catches, 661 yards) and wide receiver Seth Roberts (40 catches, 463 yards).

The unit features plenty of capable pass-catchers but has generally struggled to score points this season due in part to an inability to protect Carr. The veteran quarterback has been sacked 48 times this year – the third-most of any signal caller in the league.

It’s worth mentioning that the Chiefs’ defense has the second-most sacks in the league with 49 - led by defensive end Chris Jones (15.5) and linebacker Dee Ford (12.0) - presenting a mismatch that could be exploited on Sunday.

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Conversely, the Raiders’ defense ranks last in the NFL when it comes to bringing down the opposing quarterback. Oakland has just 13 sacks on the season and didn’t muster any when these two teams matched up four weeks ago, providing quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the top statistical offense in the NFL with the prospect of ample time to move the ball.

Tight end Travis Kelce, in particular, could be in store for a big game.

The All-Pro tight end put together the top performance of his career the last time these two teams played with 12 catches for 168 yards and two touchdowns, adding to what’s been a record-breaking campaign.

Kelce already owns the franchise single-season record for receiving yards by a tight end, surpassing the mark set by Tony Gonzalez in 2004, and with just 54 yards on Sunday, he can pass Rob Gronkowski for the NFL record. Kelce is also just five catches shy of passing Gonzalez for the most catches by a player during a single season in franchise lore.

“He stepped in on day one and has been attacking every single day,” Mahomes said of Kelce. “He’s a guy who’s had a lot of success in this league, but he’s never satisfied. He - like a lot of my teammates - wants to get better every single day, so it’s exciting to be with those guys who really love the game and want to get better.”

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Fellow pass-catcher Tyreek Hill, meanwhile, can make some history as well. The fleet-footed Hill is just 14 yards short of passing Derrick Alexander for the most receiving yards during a single season by a player in a Chiefs’ uniform.

Mahomes has excelled at getting both players the ball this season – not to mention the other 10 targets that have caught a touchdown for Kansas City on the year – and it has the 23-year-old inching toward some history of his own.

The former first-round pick is just two touchdowns and 184 passing yards shy of 50 and 5,000 for the season. Only one other quarterback in the history of the league – future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning - has ever reached those marks during a season.

Manning was 37 when he compiled those ridiculous numbers in 2013, having already played more than a decade and endured the learning curve of executing the most difficult position in all of sports.

Mahomes is on the verge of posting similar numbers in his first season as a starting quarterback, engineering what’s already been the most productive offense in franchise history.

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In fact, only six teams in the history of the NFL have finished the regular season with a scoring average of 35.0 points per game. With an average mark of 35.3 as of now, the Chiefs can become the seventh member of that list with one more strong offensive performance.

It’s also fitting that the Chiefs’ pursuit of homefield advantage throughout the postseason will take place in front of the Arrowhead faithful on Sunday afternoon, where Kansas City has won nine of its last 10 divisional matchups.

There’s a lot on the line, but if the Chiefs can defend their home turf on Sunday, the path to a championship will go through Arrowhead Stadium.

“I think everyone is excited for the opportunity to play a divisional opponent and to play it at Arrowhead,” Mahomes said. “We want to make sure we get to stay here the rest of the way out. We know that if we can come together and play like we know we can, then we can make a run at this thing.”

[TopekaRoy]

Game Preview from ESPN.com (http://www.espn.com/nfl/preview?gameId=401030760)

Raiders vow to bring it against Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs take the field on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium with everything to play for and the Oakland Raiders seemingly have little to nothing on the line, but don't tell that to Jon Gruden.

"It's our archrivals and we want to win just like everybody else," the Raiders' head coach said. "Just because we're not going to the playoffs doesn't mean we're going to go out there and pack it in. We want to win. We want to play hard. We've got guys playing for jobs and we got a strong desire to compete and a real will to win here."

The Chiefs have two paths in the playoffs -- the easy way and the hard way. A win over Oakland clinches the AFC West for Kansas City along with home-field throughout the AFC playoffs.

A loss, however, means the Chiefs need a combination of losses by the Los Angeles Chargers, New England Patriots and Houston Texans to avoid falling to the No. 5 seed and a road trip in the wild-card playoff round.

Securing home-field advantage and ensuring the road to the Super Bowl runs through Arrowhead Stadium means much to quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

"We want to make sure that we're staying here the rest of the way out," Mahomes said. "We know that if we can come together and play like we know we can, then we can make a run at this thing."

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, however, doesn't want his team caught up worrying about playoff scenarios. His message to his team: "Let your personalities show and go play." That's the most important thing, he says.

"If you get caught up in everything, that becomes an issue and then you're not yourself," Reid said. "When you focus in on the game plan, go through the process of getting ready and then you're confident and you go play to the best of your ability. You allow yourself to do that by preparation."

Four weeks ago, the Chiefs beat the Raiders and won 40-33 in Oakland. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had a career-high 12 catches, 168 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Conversely, wide receiver Tyreek Hill turned in one of the worst days of his young career, catching one pass for 13 yards.

"Statistics, unfortunately, don't tell half of the story the way I see it," Gruden said. "We've got to do a lot better job on Hill and on Kelce and on their whole offense, because they scored 40 points and I think they left some out there."

The Raiders enter the weekend at huge underdogs to the Chiefs, but an upset would have monumental repercussions throughout the AFC playoff picture. A victory would hurt Oakland's position in next year's NFL draft, but Gruden prefers seeing his team finish the season on a winning note.

"We're going to field the best team we can possibly field and we're going to play and prepare as hard as we can to win the game," Gruden said. "I know it's going to be a daunting challenge with that crowd against that team, but we're going to compete the best we can."

The Raiders are 4-11 after beating the Denver Broncos 27-17 on Monday night in what might have been the final game for the team in Oakland. The Raiders move to Las Vegas in 2020 and the team and city are bickering about a lease, this time a one-season deal to cover 2019.

But Gruden is more concerned at this moment about Mahomes. The second-year player leads the NFL with 48 touchdown passes, tied for fourth most in league history.

"Not to take anything away from (Drew) Brees or anybody else that has played at a high level. This guy is making throws that people haven't seen before and closing in on 50 touchdown passes in your first year as a starter. It's quite amazing," Gruden said. "He's taking care of the ball and he's won games for his team, so if I did have a vote (for MVP), I would probably stand here in front of these microphones and say, 'I vote for him.'"

[TopekaRoy]

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Pick Six: Raiders look to play spoiler in 2018 finale against Kansas City Chiefs (https://www.raiders.com/news/pick-six-raiders-look-to-play-spoiler-in-2018-finale-against-kansas-city-chiefs)

By Eddie Paskal
Raiders.com Senior Writer/Editor

Friday, Dec 28, 2018 10:16 AM

There are just 16 opportunities for NFL teams to show what they’re made of, and the Oakland Raiders will have their final chance to do just that as they hit the road for the 2018 regular season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Andy Reid’s team has everything to play for, and you best believe the Silver and Black would like to play spoiler, and head into the offseason with a winning mark over their final seven games.

Games at Arrowhead Stadium are always a challenge –that place gets loud – but the Raiders are playing some of their best football of 2018, and anything can happen when these AFC West foes get together.

Kickoff has been moved back to 1:25 pm PT; here are six things to watch for once the action gets underway.

1. Will the Raiders start fast?

Christmas Eve was exceptional for the Silver and Black.

The win over the Denver Broncos was obviously the highlight of the night, but man, when you throw in the atmosphere, Marshawn Lynch lighting the torch, and the passion that Raider Nation brought, it really was a memorable one.

Heck, Derek Carr did a lap of the field following the clock hitting triple zeroes, the vibes were that good.

But, alas, that was last week, and the good times are now in the rearview mirror as Head Coach Jon Gruden’s team has quite the challenge in front of them Sunday afternoon.

The Chiefs put up points in a big way – their 35.3 points per game is tops in the league – so if the Raiders want to hang with Patrick Mahomes and Co., they’re going to need to put up some points early.

Let’s see if they can do just that.

2. It’s all about ball security

The last time these two AFC West foes tangoed – in Week 13 for those of you who somehow forgot – the Raiders actually hung pretty tough with the Chiefs, but looking back, it was the Silver and Black’s turnovers that really did them in.

In the seven-point loss, the Raiders fumbled four times, losing three, and if you’re giving the ball away for free at that high of a clip, to one of the best offenses in the league, it’s hard to win football games.

Well, no Raiders running back coughed up the rock last week against the Broncos, and the group is playing some of its best football of 2018.

You don’t want to give Mahomes any more chances with the ball then he’s already going to get, so ball security – both on the ground and from Carr– is going to be paramount.

3. Since we’re talking about the Raiders running backs….

Keep the ground and pound going, baby!

Doug Martin put together his best game as a Raider last week – a 21-carry, 107-yard performance – and considering the fact that the Chiefs have struggled mightily at times stopping the run, I would assume that’s a weakness that Head Coach Jon Gruden wants to take advantage of.

The Raiders have found the most success this year when the big fellas up front control the line of scrimmage and give the running backs chances to make plays, so in Sunday’s game, which should be a chilly one, keep an eye on the Raiders offensive line to see if they can do just that.

If they can, and the Raiders control the time of possession, I like the Silver and Black’s chances, even in a raucous, road environment.

4. Take advantage of the chances Mahomes gives you

Look, Patrick Mahomes is having an absolutely stellar 2018 campaign.

His 48 passing touchdowns are not only the most in the league, they’re the most in the league by a wide margin, and with 4,816 passing yards, he’s likely not only going to eclipse the 5,000-yard mark, but there’s a pretty good chance he’ll finish the season with the passing yard title.

The former Texas Tech Red Raider has been superb this season, and it’s a big reason why he’s a favorite to win MVP, but as good as Mahomes has been, the big-armed quarterback will definitely give the opposing defenses chances to make plays.

The Silver and Black didn’t pick off Mahomes during the team’s Week 13 clash at the OACC, but coming off a Monday night performance where the Raiders secondary got Case Keenum not once, but twice, I’m excited to see if Rashaan Melvin and Co., can keep that positive momentum rocking in KC.

We all know Mahomes likes to force the issues at times, hopefully the Raiders can take advantage of that eagerness to make a play.

5. Don’t let Chris Jones eat

The Raiders offensive line pulled a Gandalf Monday night, and told Von Miller and Bradley Chubb that they simply would not pass and get to Derek Carr.

The dynamic duo – one of the best pass-rushing tandems in the NFL – were complete non-factors in the Raiders primetime win earlier this week, but the offensive line will have yet another big challenge in front of them this weekend trying to stop Chris Jones.

With 15.5 sacks in 2018 – including sacks in 11-straight games – the former Mississippi State Bulldog has shown that he deserves to have his name in the conversation when you’re talking about elite pass rushers in the NFL.

Like I said, the Silver and Black’s o-line is coming off a very impressive performance in Week 16; if the team wants to end 2018 on a high note, they’ll have to find a way to replicate that success Sunday.

6. Don’t let the atmosphere dictate what you want to do

I’ve been to Arrowhead a few times now, and let me tell you; it’s loud.

Not only is it loud from whistle to whistle, but it’s usually always cold, and a cold, loud, rowdy environment makes things pretty challenging for the opposition.

The Chiefs really need this game, but playing spoiler would be the best start to 2019 I could ask for.

It’s going to be jumping Sunday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium, but if there’s any person who can quiet the noise and get to work, it’s Derek Carr.

[Pro_Angler]

PAB Patrick needs atleast 35oyds 2tds and a win to secure MVP.
defense needs to force 3 punts and get at least 1 turn hmmm over for us to have a chance ro win. Oh AND DONT GET A FRIKIN PI CALL!!!!
DO NOT LEAVE THIS GAME IN THE HANDS OFVTHE REFS AGAIN WE SHOULD BE UNDEFEATED ON THEVSEASON IF NOT FOR THE REFS!!

[TopekaRoy]

Links to online streams have been updated in Post #2 (http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/showthread.php/28760-***Chiefs-vs-Raiders-Official-Game-Day-Thread***?p=346359#post346359).

[Eydugstr]

TY for setting up the game day threads and online stream links, TopekaRoy!

[TopekaRoy]

TY for setting up the game day threads and online stream links, TopekaRoy!

No problem! :smile

[Pro_Angler]

Lets go chiefs get it done!!!

[matthewschiefs]

Need to get it done today LETS GO

[Pro_Angler]

Refsxalready making a impact. Id be very surprised if nfl lets us win.

[matthewschiefs]

Hell of a job to get that throw off there

[Eydugstr]

TD Hill!!!!

[matthewschiefs]

HILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Offense got off to a shaky start on the drive but they are always just one paly away

[TopekaRoy]

TD Hill. Good start.

[Eydugstr]

Fumble!!!

[matthewschiefs]

D gets a turnover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Would be nice to see them have a great day to have some hope in the postseason

[TopekaRoy]

Defense looks fired up. They'll need those turnovers to compensate for the shoddy tackling.

[matthewschiefs]

And they blow a short field UGH.

Andy pass happy so far

[TopekaRoy]

Hill's already had a better game than he did all day at Oakland!

[Eydugstr]

Offense blew it there.

[Eydugstr]

Good stop #35

[Eydugstr]

C'mon d

[Eydugstr]

Wow our cb turned and looked for the ball

[matthewschiefs]

LOL JOKELAND

That was just sad the easiest pick 6 I have ever seen

[Eydugstr]

PICK 6!!!!!! Sorenson

[TopekaRoy]

Like I said... Turnovers are the key!

[Eydugstr]

Bad news is the D goes right back on the field

[Eydugstr]

Dang it they keep getting the short yardage

[matthewschiefs]

Just moving the ball at will. So far Jokeland has stopped jokeland

[Pro_Angler]

Ty gift int for 7.. hold em D

[Seek]

can Arians be any more negative of a commentator. poor trent green for having to endure that babble.

[Pro_Angler]

Yes turn over

[Eydugstr]

Fumble!!!

[matthewschiefs]

HOUSTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Much needed

Derek Carr is so freaking overrated

[matthewschiefs]

Mahomes is VERY lucky sometimes

[TopekaRoy]

Holy crap! D has forced 3 turnovers already!

[Eydugstr]

Got it to Kelce that time

[Seek]

and they are tackling..

[Eydugstr]

First down Kelce....

[matthewschiefs]

21-0 seems like a nice start

[Eydugstr]

Taunting?!? What about hanging onto William's foot??

[Pro_Angler]

Lets go lets go lets go!!!!! 21-0 come on d.

[Seek]

that was a good hard ryn... but I wanted passing td... greedy

[Eydugstr]

If the D gets another turnover half that team will fold.

[Seek]

to kelce

[TopekaRoy]

I was hoping for a fast start but this is even better than I had hoped for.

[matthewschiefs]

If the D gets another turnover half that team will fold.

They might fold if they go in to the half as is .

[Eydugstr]

C'mon Arrowhead get loud

[matthewschiefs]

LOL Derek Carr sucks

[Seek]

what is going on with this defense.

[Eydugstr]

Lmao pick!!

[Seek]

I live how cars interception streak was crushed

[Eydugstr]

LOL Chokeland...

[TopekaRoy]

Total domination by the Chiefs defense! LOL

[matthewschiefs]

Reid calls the most predictable play EVER

Looks shocked when they stop it.

[Pro_Angler]

Sob. Seriously!! That was our chance to put the game away. Vanilla!!@

[TopekaRoy]

Reid got greedy there. Should have taken the FG. Not that it will matter.

[Eydugstr]

Reid got greedy there. Should have taken the FG. Not that it will matter.

THIS

[Eydugstr]

Now the D can't tackle

[matthewschiefs]

When Jokeland isn't giving us the ball we are not doing all that much to stop them at all

[Pro_Angler]

Come on D. And offense stop heing vanilla!! We need a statement game!!@

[matthewschiefs]

Ward has made a few nice plays. There may be some hope for him

[Eydugstr]

LOL nice throw Carr

[matthewschiefs]

Bend but don't break D

[matthewschiefs]

Would be nice to try to at least get 3 before the half

[matthewschiefs]

UGH A good throw there would have been a td. A couple of underthrows which hasn't been something we have seen a lot of from Mahomes

[Eydugstr]

Why keep giving these clowns hope?

[matthewschiefs]

Time for a Hail Mary

[matthewschiefs]

21-3 I shouldn't fell as bad as I do did a lot to keep them around. That has come back to bite us before

[Eydugstr]

Good first half but a lot of it was handed to us on a silver platter

[matthewschiefs]

Good first half but a lot of it was handed to us on a silver platter

Yes it was

They moved the ball a LOT. We were very lucky they were also giving the ball away A LOT

[Eydugstr]

If the offense can put together a long scoring drive at the start of the third quarter, think you'll see them start giving up.

[Eydugstr]

Dang it and they just go down the field

[matthewschiefs]

And they are moving the ball like its nothing again

Need to get another takeaway

[Pro_Angler]

Frikin challenge that!! He took the ball away!!!@

[Seek]

huge hold

[Eydugstr]

Sack!!!! Dee Ford

[Pro_Angler]

3rd 30 xmon d

[Pro_Angler]

Lets go get a TD chiefs!!!!

[Seek]

I like this Ware kid

[matthewschiefs]

D got it together and made a stop

[Seek]

he still has a lot to learn but he tackles

[Eydugstr]

Tough spot for the offense

[Eydugstr]

Nice long drive here please

[Seek]

come on offense wake up. we got records to set

[Eydugstr]

Dang it two drops in a row

[Pro_Angler]

Record baby!! 1 more td beat brady pos

[Seek]

there we go but another taunting.

[Eydugstr]

Taunting yards + TD

[TopekaRoy]

That SHOULD do it.

[matthewschiefs]

50 TD passes WOW

[Eydugstr]

50 TDs on the season great job Mr. Mahomes

[Pro_Angler]

Come on 1 more passing td and get kelce 20 more yards

[Pro_Angler]

50 TDs on the season great job Mr. Mahomes
Hes still a PAB. But oh well.

[matthewschiefs]

Come on D FINISH THEM NOW

[TopekaRoy]

Kelce has been well behaved this year.

[Eydugstr]

Nice stop by Ford

[matthewschiefs]

THERE YOU GO D

Now stop them on 4th

[Seek]

jones needs a sack

[matthewschiefs]

SACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

D looks a tad more fired up on this drive

[Eydugstr]

LOL Sack minus yards...

[Eydugstr]

Good stop D

[Seek]

first team ever to score more than 25 points in every game

[matthewschiefs]

I don't think I've seen the Chiefs D play with that kind of fire all year as they did on that drive. LETS GO GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Eydugstr]

Another drop by Conley...grrr

[matthewschiefs]

A wild Run call appears

[Eydugstr]

Nice job Williams

[Eydugstr]

First down #31

[Seek]

I don't think I've seen the Chiefs D play with that kind of fire all year as they did on that drive. LETS GO GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

they brought in all the kids with fire still in their bellies.

[Seek]

hes going to kelce

[Seek]

I saw him tell kelce in the huddle let's go

[Eydugstr]

Nice job Kelce!!! FIRST DOWN!!!

[Seek]

at least conley can block well

[Eydugstr]

TD HILL!!!! Later Chokeland

[matthewschiefs]

AFC WEST CHAMPS BOYS

We also will have homefield. Lets hope they can make it worth something this time

[Seek]

the two games Jordan Lucas started our defense performed. however, I noticed murray is back in.. hope he is not hurt

[TopekaRoy]

Man, I know it's only the Faders but still. Wow!

[Pro_Angler]

One more passing TD please just to keep POS cheating Brady not tied with 50 for 2nd most

[Eydugstr]

Will Oakland get penalized for cramming too many players in the exit tunnel before the end of the game?

[Pro_Angler]

I think the chiefs are making a statement game!! Dont come to KC and think its gonna be easy.

[matthewschiefs]

Chad Henne is warming up on the sidelines

Hell of a season is done for Mahomes

[Eydugstr]

Keep that clock rolling guys

[Seek]

enter Chad henne

[Seek]

all back ups are in

[Eydugstr]

First down Dieter

[Seek]

you know dieter is going to give mahommes crap about henne connecting with him

[Seek]

Anthony Sherman is such a weapon

[Eydugstr]

Clock still rolling...first down Sherman

[Eydugstr]

LOL First down

[Eydugstr]

That's all everyone. AFC Champions and a #1 seed in the playoffs

[Chiefster]

Man I wished I could have seen this one; I'll have to catch the highlights on YouTube; I get the feeling that the score was a bit deceiving as to the kind of game we had defensively, but having four straight turnovers always helps.