***Chiefs vs Raiders: Week 5 Game Day Thread***

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[TR]
[TD]The Kansas City
Chiefs
3-1, 1-0 @ Home[/TD]
[TD]vs[/TD]
[TD]The Las Vegas
Raiders
1-3, 0-2 Away[/TD]
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[TR]
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Monday, October 11th, 7:15PM CT
at
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City Missouri

Television coverage:

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Stats & Stuff

Weather forecast: 72f, 4mph SSE winds

Line: Chiefs -7, Over/Under: 51.5

Trends:
Chiefs:
Kansas City are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Kansas City’s last 12 games.
Kansas City are 14-3 SU in their last 17 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games against Las Vegas.
Kansas City are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games at home.
Kansas City are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Las Vegas.
Kansas City are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas City’s last 12 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
Kansas City are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games played in October.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 5 games played on a Monday.

Raiders:
Las Vegas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
Las Vegas are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
Las Vegas are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against Kansas City.
Las Vegas are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games against Kansas City.
Las Vegas are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
Las Vegas are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Kansas City.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Las Vegas’ last 11 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Las Vegas’ last 8 games played in October.
Las Vegas are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played in week 5.

Against the Spread:
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Last 10 Games Head-2-Head:
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Notable Quotables:
Chiefs:

“You know it’s going to be a battle every single time. Both teams are going to play their best football – it’s a true rivalry. We know that it doesn’t matter what the records are. When we go out there to play, it’s going to be a dog fight.”

–Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Raiders:

“[The Chiefs] have a really good team, really good defense. Their defense doesn’t get talked about enough. Obviously, their offense is unbelievable, but their defense is really good at taking the ball away. We’re just going to have to play well to have a chance to go in there and have a chance to win.”

–Raiders Wide Receiver Hunter Renfrow

OddsShark Super Computer Prediction:
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Schedules/Results:

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[TR]
[TD][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/kc.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG][/TD]
[TD][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/lv.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG][/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][TABLE=”class: cfb-sch”]
[TR]
[TD]Date
[/TD]
[TD]Opponent
[/TD]
[TD]Time/TV
[/TD]
[TD]Tickets
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 11
[/TD]
[TD] at AZ Cardinals
State Farm Stdm
Glendale, AZ[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]W 44-21
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Thursday
Sep. 15[/TD]
[TD]LA Chargers
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 8:15pm ET
Prime[/TD]
[TD]W 27-24
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 25
[/TD]
[TD] at IND Colts
Lucas Oil Stdm
Indianapolis, IN[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]L 20-17[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 2[/TD]
[TD] at TB Buccaneers
R James Stadium
Tampa, FL[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD]W 41-31
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Monday
Oct. 10[/TD]
[TD]LV Raiders
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
[/TD]
[TD] 7:15pm CT
ESPN[/TD]
[TD]Buy
Tickets
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 16[/TD]
[TD]BUF Bills
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]Buy
Tickets[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 23[/TD]
[TD] at SF 49ers
Levi’s Stadium
Santa Clara, CA[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 30[/TD]
[TD].
BYE
.
[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 6[/TD]
[TD]TEN Titans
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 13[/TD]
[TD]JAX Jaguars
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 20[/TD]
[TD] at LA Chargers
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, CA[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 27[/TD]
[TD]LA Rams
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 4[/TD]
[TD] at CIN Bengals
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 11[/TD]
[TD] at DEN Broncos
Mile High Stdm
Denver, CO[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 18[/TD]
[TD] at HOU Texans
NRG Stadium
Houston, TX[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Saturday
Dec. 24[/TD]
[TD]SEA Seahawks
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Jan. 1[/TD]
[TD]DEN Broncos
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Jan. 8[/TD]
[TD] at LV Raiders
Allegiant Stdm
Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
[TD] Time TBA ET
or Sat., Jan. 7[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
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[/TD]
[TD][TABLE=”class: cfb-sch”]
[TR]
[TD]Date[/TD]
[TD]Opponent[/TD]
[TD]Time/TV[/TD]
[TD]Tickets[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 11 [/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at LA Chargers
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, CA[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]L 24-19[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 18 [/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]AZ Cardinals
Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]L 29-23(OT)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 25[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at TEN Titans
Nissan Stadium
Nashville, TN[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD]L 24-22[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 2
[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]DEN Broncos
Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]W 32-23
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Monday
Oct. 10
[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at KC Chiefs
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
[/TD]
[TD] 8:15pm ET
ESPN[/TD]
[TD]Buy
Tickets
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 16[/TD]
[TD].
BYE
.
[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 23[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]HOU Texans
Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
[TD] 4:05pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 30[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at NO Saints
Caesars Sprdome
New Orleans, LA[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 6[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at JAX Jaguars
TIAA Bank Field
Jacksonville, FL[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 13[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]IND Colts
Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
[TD] 4:05pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 20[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at DEN Broncos
Mile High Stdm
Denver, CO[/TD]
[TD] 4:05pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 27[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at SEA Seahawks
Lumen Field
Seattle, WA[/TD]
[TD] 4:05pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 4[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]LA Chargers
Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Thursday
Dec. 8[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at LA Rams
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, CA[/TD]
[TD] 8:15pm ET
Prime[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 18[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]NE Patriots
Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Saturday
Dec. 24[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at PIT Steelers
Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh, PA[/TD]
[TD] 8:15pm ET
NFLN[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Jan. 1[/TD]
[TD]SF 49ers
Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
[TD] 4:05pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Jan. 8[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]KC Chiefs
Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
[TD] Time TBA ET
or Sat., Jan. 7[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
[/TD]
[/TR]
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Injury Report:
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JuJu Smith-Schuster WR Hamstring
Questionable
Michael Danna DE Calf
Questionable
Harrison Butker K Ankle
OUT
Willie Gay Jr. LB Suspension
OUT for next 4 games
Blake Bell TE Hip
IR
Trent McDuffie CB Hamstring
IR
Justyn Ross WR Foot
IR

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Denzel Perryman LB Concussion
Probable
Hunter Renfrow WR Concussion
Probable
Rock Ya-Sin CB Knee
Probable
Foster Moreau TE Knee
Questionable
Jayon Brown LB Hamstring
OUT
Jordan Jenkins LB Knee
IR
Brandon Parker T Triceps
IR
Anthony Averett CB Thumb
IR
Micah Kiser LB Leg
IR
DJ Turner WR Ankle
IR
Sincere McCormick RB Undisclosed
IR

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Depth Charts:
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[TD]
Chiefs[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
OFFENSE
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DEFENSE
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[TR]
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[TD]
Raiders
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
OFFENSE
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DEFENSE
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More Stats & More Stuff

Team Leaders:
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Expert’s Picks:
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Prisco’s Pick:
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[TD][TABLE]
[TR]
[TD]
The Chiefs are back home after
a 1-1 road trip, but they looked
great in beating the Bucs last
Sunday night. The Raiders beat
the Broncos for their first victory
last week, but this is a tough
trip to try and keep things going.
The Chiefs have the offense back
to being top level, which is not a
good thing for the Raiders
defense. Look for Patrick
Mahomes to have a big night.
[/TD]
[TD]

Chiefs 33
Raiders 23
[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
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6 Stats to Know
from Chiefs.com
[TABLE=”width: 350″]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Matt McMullen
Community & Digital Media Producer
Chiefs.com
@KCChiefs_Matt[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

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Game Preview
From Chiefs.com
[TABLE=”width: 350″]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Matt McMullen
Community & Digital Media Producer
Chiefs.com
@KCChiefs_Matt[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

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Game Preview
from The Associated Press

Raiders aim to dispel more Mahomes magic in MNF trip to KC

By DAVE SKRETTA October 6, 2022

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass under pressure during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There was a play last Sunday night at Tampa Bay when Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes did a pirouette away from a defender, then flicked a pass to Clyde Edwards-Helaire standing in the back of the end zone for a touchdown.

It was the kind of play that perhaps only Mahomes can make, and he made it look easy.

The way Raiders coach Josh McDaniels sees it, those kinds of did-you-see-that plays are going to happen, probably again when the AFC West rivals face each other Monday night. Mahomes is due for at least one a game. The trick is to make sure that one incredible play doesn’t set the tone for the rest of the night.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

“When you play a great player in any sport,” McDaniels said, “they’re going to produce some moments like that during the course of the game. I think the biggest thing is you just have to try to be consistent and disciplined in your approach, if you can keep playing and have the right idea and make it as hard as you can on him.

“I think everybody tries to do that,” McDaniels added. “Some may have more success than others. But you’re not going to stop this guy from doing some really good things for their team. That’s just the nature of the sport.”

It’s what makes facing the Chiefs (3-1) such a daunting challenge.

And unless you’re facing them, it’s also what makes them so much fun to watch.

“It may be surprising to some,” Edwards-Helaire said of those highlight-reel plays, “but it’s just one of those things that, not necessarily we work on, but it’s scramble rules. It’s football, man. Spacing. You have to get to the open spot.”

Or, to describe it more succinctly: “That’s Patrick, man,” Edwards-Helaire said.

The Raiders (1-3), who are coming off a much-needed win over Denver, have some playmakers of their own on offense, and it will be up to Derek Carr and the rest of them to keep up with Kansas City’s second-ranked scoring offense.
Continued in next post~~~

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid directs his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Josh Jacobs is coming off arguably the best game of his career, catching five passes while running for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Davante Adams caught nine passes for 109 yards. And fellow wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, who has been out with a concussion since Week 2, was back at practice this week and could play Monday night at Kansas City.

“Any division game, you’ve got to pay a little bit more attention,” Adams said. “We obviously know those are going to be huge games, and especially against a really good team like this. You can’t take anybody lightly, but you’ve definitely got to get up to play a team like this, especially going into their place where the Raiders haven’t done a great job in the past.”

BUTT-KICKER RETURNS

The Chiefs are hopeful that Harrison Butker, otherwise known as @buttkicker7 on Twitter, will return for the first time since spraining his plant ankle in the opener against Arizona. Matthew Wright was perfect as his replacement last week in Tampa Bay, but the Chiefs clearly prefer to have their accurate, strong-legged kicker on the field.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) reacts after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 32-23. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

RUN TO THE CARR

Carr ran for a career-high five first downs last week for the Raiders. Two came on short-yardage sneaks and three more on scrambles as he ran for 40 yards, his most productive day on the ground since 2017. And if defenses continue double-teaming Adams, Renfrow and Darren Waller, Carr intends to keep running.

“I take it upon my shoulders and find a lane and go,” he said. “It’s definitely something I’m conscious about.”

RED ZONE WOES

The red-zone issues that have plagued the Raiders in recent years still haven’t been solved, despite a new coaching staff and an upgraded roster. The Raiders have converted 44% of their red-zone drives into touchdowns, tied for fourth worst in the NFL, and they are fourth worst on defense, too, allowing TDs on 76.9% of red-zone drives.

“It comes down to being locked in and knowing your assignment and being disciplined enough to go execute,” Adams said.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs as Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

PRIME TIME

The Chiefs are playing in prime time for the third time — one Thursday, one Sunday and now Monday — in their first five games. But don’t think for a moment they don’t like the spotlight. Kansas City has won its last five Monday night games while Mahomes is 6-1 as a starter in such high-profile contests.

STINGY DEFENSE

Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense earned most of the plaudits for their 41-31 win over the Buccaneers, but all the defense did last week was allow a franchise-low 3 yards rushing on six carries to Leonard Fournette and Co.

“The thing that makes me most excited is the influx of young guys we’ve got, and those guys have an opportunity to grow and get better,” Chiefs coach Andy Reis said. “If you keep working and do it day-in and day-out, and work, you have a chance to be something special. But you have to stay in that frame of mind.”

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates his touchdown with running back Brandon Bolden (34) against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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5 things to watch as the Chiefs host the Raiders on Monday Night Football
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For the second time this year, Kansas City will host a division rival in front of a national audience.

By Ron Kopp Jr. | Ron Kopp Jr. | Oct 9, 2022, 12:00pm CDT

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The Kansas City Chiefs started the 2022 season with three of its four games on the road, but went 3-1 over that stretch.

But four of the Chiefs’ next five games will take place on GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, beginning with a matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders (1-3) on Monday Night Football; Kansas City entered the weekend as a seven-point favorite, per DraftKings SportsBook.

Both teams are coming off rebound victories, but one has a lot more on the line than the other. Desperate to avoid starting 1-4, the Raiders will be ready to give the Chiefs a hard-fought contest.

I have five things to watch in this rivalry game.

1. Can the Chiefs match their Week 4 energy?

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Two of the most impressive parts of the Chiefs’ 41-31 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4 were how aggressive their game plan was — and how locked-in every aspect of the offense seemed to be.

But now, they need to make that success snowball into a stretch of dominance. There can be no more slip-ups or letdowns, because the strength of Kansas City’s schedule doesn’t allow for them: the team will face the Buffalo Bills in Week 6.

So will the running game be multiple and downhill — or predictable, like it was in Indianapolis? Will the scheme open up receiving opportunities, rather than relying on pass-catchers to get open? Will the coaches be aggressive in fourth-down situations — and will the players match that aggression with impressive effort?

The attacking offense we saw on Sunday night needs to continue for every game in the upcoming calendar — starting by continuing the team’s offensive momentum by overwhelming a below-average Las Vegas defense.

2. Corralling Davante Adams

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The Raiders’ new wide receiver has as high a target share as any wide receiver in football, combining his incredible route-running with the relationship that he and quarterback Derek Carr began as college teammates. Adams is averaging nearly 12 targets and 72 yards a game this season — with three scores so far.

With the way the Chiefs are playing on both sides of the ball, I would think the Raiders will believe that their best chance to put up points is to attack Kansas City’s outside cornerbacks with Adams — the same way the Los Angeles Chargers picked on them with wide receiver Mike Williams.

Last season, cornerbacks L’Jarius Sneed and Rashad Fenton got some experience against Adams in the Week 9 win over the Green Bay Packers — although Adams had backup quarterback Jordan Love throwing him the ball. According to Pro Football Focus, the duo combined to allow Adams only three catches on six targets for 16 yards, one first-down catch and an interception that Sneed pulled down.

Along with rookie cornerback Jaylen Watson, Sneed and Fenton will be tested early and often on Monday evening.
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3. More Skyy Moore

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In Week 4, rookie wide receiver Skyy Moore saw the most opportunity he’s had so far this year, earning 22 snaps and turning those into two catches and 31 yards on four targets.

You could tell the offense set him up as the primary receiver on a few routes, furthering his development in the system. It’s important that this continues — because so far this year, Moore’s ability to create separation against man coverage is a skill that the rest of the team’s wide receivers have been lacking.

With opposing defenses trusting more man coverages on passing downs, Moore is an important guy to have out there — but that means another receiver would have to be on the bench. In this game, Moore may get the opportunity to prove his worth, since starting wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster popped up on the final injury report as questionable, managing a hamstring injury.

4. Continuing a strong run defense

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Kansas City leads the league in total rushing yards allowed — and only two teams have allowed fewer yards per attempt.

The Chiefs’ defense has been stifling against opposing ground games. That will continue to be important against Las Vegas, which ranks eighth with an average of five yards per carry as a team. The Raiders use Josh Jacobs as a bell-cow back — and he has responded. Jacobs has the third-most yards after contact among running backs this season.

With receiving weapons like Adams, tight end Darren Waller and slot receiver Hunter Renfrow, the Chiefs’ defense can’t overcommit bodies to the run — thereby sacrificing coverage. That’s why Kansas City’s interior players like defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi and linebacker Nick Bolton need to win their assignments, overcoming blockers when they are outnumbered in the box.

5. Red zone battles

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The Raiders’ offense scores on 50% of its possessions, which is tied with the Chiefs as the NFL’s best rate. But they rank 10th in points scored, because their red-zone efficiency has been bad.

Las Vegas has turned only eight of its 18 red-zone drives into touchdowns; that 44% success rate ranks 28th. But outside of the pick six in Week 2, the Chiefs’ red-zone defense hasn’t been good, either; the unit ranks 30th in red-zone touchdown percentage, allowing 12 of 15 possessions to score touchdowns.

Adams will often be a target. He leads the NFL in red-zone targets (13) — and all three of his touchdowns have been in the red zone. Darren Waller, however, also has the tools to create separation — especially against Kansas City linebackers Nick Bolton and Darius Harris. They’ll need help from the safeties to lock Waller down.

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