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    The Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) (3-1 ATS)

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    vs.

    The Las Vegas Raiders (2-2) (2-2 ATS)

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    Sunday, October 11th, 12:00PM CT
    at
    Arrowhead Stadium

    Kansas City, Missouri
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    Stats & Stuff


    Weather forecast:
    clear-day.png 76 degrees. Clear. 12 mph SSE winds.

    Line: Chiefs -11, Over/Under: 55

    Trends:

    Chiefs:
    Kansas City are 12-1 ATS in their last 13 games.
    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games.
    Kansas City are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games.
    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games against Las Vegas.
    Kansas City are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 games at home.
    The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 5 games when playing at home against Las Vegas.
    Kansas City are 11-0 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
    Kansas City are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
    The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 7 games played in October.
    Kansas City are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games played on a Sunday.


    Raiders:

    Las Vegas are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Las Vegas’ last 5 games.
    Las Vegas are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games.
    Las Vegas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Kansas City.
    Las Vegas are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Kansas City.
    Las Vegas are 4-16 SU in their last 20 games on the road.
    The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Las Vegas’ last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City.
    Las Vegas are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
    The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Las Vegas’ last 8 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
    Las Vegas are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games played in October.

    Against the Spread:
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    Last 10 Games Head-2-Head:
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    Notable Quotables:
    Chiefs:
    “I think you see with our team, last season with this offense, even if you hold us out, we can go out there and make plays when they count”
    –Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes

    Raiders:
    “I know [defensive line coach Rod Marinelli] is a good coach. And I know the mistakes were very correctable and we’ll correct them.”
    –Head Coach John Gruden on the Raiders defensive struggles.

    OddsShark Super Computer Prediction:
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    LIAR it’s not gameday

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    Schedules/Results:

    [TABLE=”width: 850″]
    [TR]
    [TD=”align: center”][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/kc.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG]
    [/TD]
    [TD=”align: center”][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/lv.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG][/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] [TABLE]
    [TR]
    [TD]Date
    [/TD]
    [TD]Opponent
    [/TD]
    [TD]Time/TV
    [/TD]
    [TD]Tickets
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Thursday
    Sep. 10
    [/TD]
    [TD]HOU Texans
    Arrowhead
    Kansas City, MO[/TD]
    [TD] 8:20pm ET
    NBC[/TD]
    [TD]W 34-20
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Sep. 20
    [/TD]
    [TD] at LA Chargers
    SoFi Stadium
    Inglewood, CA[/TD]
    [TD] 4:25pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]W 23-20
    (OT)
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Monday
    Sep. 28
    [/TD]
    [TD] at BAL Ravens
    M&T Bank Stdm
    Baltimore, MD[/TD]
    [TD] 8:15pm ET
    ESPN[/TD]
    [TD]W 34-20
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Monday
    Oct. 5
    [/TD]
    [TD]NE Patriots
    Arrowhead
    Kansas City, MO[/TD]
    [TD] 7:05pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]W 26-10
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Oct. 11
    [/TD]
    [TD]LV Raiders
    Arrowhead
    Kansas City, MO
    [/TD]
    [TD] 1:00pm ET
    CBS
    [/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Thursday
    Oct. 15[/TD]
    [TD] at BUF Bills
    New Era Field
    Orchard Pk, NY[/TD]
    [TD] 8:20pm ET
    FOX/NFLN[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Oct. 25[/TD]
    [TD] at DEN Broncos
    Empower Field
    Denver, CO[/TD]
    [TD] 4:25pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Nov. 1[/TD]
    [TD]NY Jets
    Arrowhead
    Kansas City, MO[/TD]
    [TD] 1:00pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Nov. 8[/TD]
    [TD]CAR Panthers
    Arrowhead
    Kansas City, MO[/TD]
    [TD] 1:00pm ET
    FOX[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Nov. 15[/TD]
    [TD].
    BYE
    .[/TD]
    [TD][/TD]
    [TD][/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Nov. 22[/TD]
    [TD] at LV Raiders
    Allegiant Stdm
    Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
    [TD] 8:20pm ET
    NBC[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Nov. 29[/TD]
    [TD] at TB Bucs
    R James Stdm
    Tampa, FL[/TD]
    [TD] 4:25pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Dec. 6[/TD]
    [TD]DEN Broncos
    Arrowhead
    Kansas City, MO[/TD]
    [TD] 8:20pm ET
    NBC[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Dec. 13[/TD]
    [TD] at MIA Dolphins
    Hard Rock Stdm
    Miami Grdns, FL[/TD]
    [TD] 1:00pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Dec. 20[/TD]
    [TD] at NO Saints
    M-B Superdome
    New Orleans, LA[/TD]
    [TD] 4:25pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Dec. 27[/TD]
    [TD]ATL Falcons
    Arrowhead
    Kansas City, MO[/TD]
    [TD] 1:00pm ET
    FOX[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Jan. 3[/TD]
    [TD]LA Chargers
    Arrowhead
    Kansas City, MO[/TD]
    [TD] 1:00pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [/TABLE]
    [/TD]
    [TD] [TABLE]
    [TR]
    [TD]Date
    [/TD]
    [TD]Opponent
    [/TD]
    [TD]Time/TV
    [/TD]
    [TD]Tickets
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Sep. 13[/TD]
    [TD] at CAR Panthers
    B of A Stadium
    Charlotte, NC[/TD]
    [TD] 1:00pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]W 34-30
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Monday
    Sep. 21[/TD]
    [TD]NO Saints
    Allegiant Stdm
    Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
    [TD] 8:15pm ET
    ABC/ESPN[/TD]
    [TD]W 34-24
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Sep. 27[/TD]
    [TD] at NE Patriots
    Gillette Stdm
    Foxborough, MA[/TD]
    [TD] 1:00pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]L 36-20[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Oct. 4[/TD]
    [TD]BUF Bills
    Allegiant Stdm
    Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
    [TD] 4:25pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]L 30-23[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Oct. 11
    [/TD]
    [TD] at KC Chiefs
    Arrowhead
    Kansas City, MO
    [/TD]
    [TD] 1:00pm ET
    CBS
    [/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Oct. 18[/TD]
    [TD].
    BYE
    .[/TD]
    [TD][/TD]
    [TD][/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Oct. 25[/TD]
    [TD]TB Bucs
    Allegiant Stdm
    Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
    [TD] 8:20pm ET
    NBC[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Nov. 1[/TD]
    [TD] at CLE Browns
    FirstEnergy Stdm
    Cleveland, OH[/TD]
    [TD] 1:00pm ET
    FOX[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Nov. 8[/TD]
    [TD] at LA Chargers
    SoFi Stadium
    Inglewood, CA[/TD]
    [TD] 4:05pm ET
    FOX[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Nov. 15[/TD]
    [TD]DEN Broncos
    Allegiant Stdm
    Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
    [TD] 4:05pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Nov. 22[/TD]
    [TD]KC Chiefs
    Allegiant Stdm
    Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
    [TD] 8:20pm ET
    NBC[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Nov. 29[/TD]
    [TD] at ATL Falcons
    M-B Stadium
    Atlanta, GA[/TD]
    [TD] 1:00pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Dec. 6[/TD]
    [TD] at NY Jets
    MetLife Stdm
    E Rutherford, NJ[/TD]
    [TD] 1:00pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Dec. 13[/TD]
    [TD]IND Colts
    Allegiant Stdm
    Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
    [TD] 4:05pm ET
    CBS[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Thursday
    Dec. 17[/TD]
    [TD]LA Chargers
    Allegiant Stdm
    Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
    [TD] 8:20pm ET
    FOX/NFLN[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Dec. 27[/TD]
    [TD]MIA Dolphins
    Allegiant Stdm
    Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
    [TD] Time TBA ET
    or Sat. Dec. 26[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD] Sunday
    Jan. 3[/TD]
    [TD] at DEN Broncos
    Empower Field
    Denver, CO[/TD]
    [TD] 4:25pm ET CBS[/TD]
    [TD]Buy Tickets[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [/TABLE]
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [/TABLE]

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    Injury Report:
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    C. Jones DT Groin
    Probable
    M. Danna
    DE Hamstring
    OUT
    L. Sneed
    S Collarbone
    is OUT indefinitely
    K. Saunders
    DT Elbow
    IR
    A. Brown
    CB Knee
    IR

    [IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/lv.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG]
    R. Incognito G Achilles
    IR
    L. Joyner
    S Ribs
    Probable
    J. Richard
    RB Ankle
    Probable
    H. Ruggs
    III WR Hamstring
    Probable
    T. Brown
    T Calf
    Questionable
    M. Collins
    DT Shoulder
    Questionable
    R. Gafford
    WR Hamstring
    Questionable
    B. Edwards
    WR Ankle
    OUT
    M. Mariota
    QB Pectoral
    IR
    T. Williams
    WR Shoulder
    IR
    D. Ross
    DT Foot
    IR
    D. Arnette
    CB Thumb
    IR
    T. Muse
    LB Toe
    IR

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    Depth Charts:
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    [TD]
    Chiefs
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [/TABLE]
    OFFENSE
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    DEFENSE
    [IMG]https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/121324260_3890940670933632_4307596854102389818_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=bWz8geBIGjQAX9CHcSN&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=82ea5d7454de1c547b485384a19a4cc8&oe=5FA943BF[/IMG] [TABLE]
    [TR]
    [TD][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/lv.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG][/TD]
    [TD]
    Raiders
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [/TABLE]
    OFFENSE
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    DEFENSE

    [IMG]https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/121421046_3890941790933520_3869086570456817762_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=Yd_6k5sUes8AX8lGkeZ&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=b36ea215246c8eadec6553df6b06429e&oe=5FA95170[/IMG]

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    More Stats & More Stuff

    Team Leaders:
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    [IMG]https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/121270587_3890942654266767_5756953376573548444_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=blkDxR9Z_d4AX-M9Zlc&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=0e41de643517b684249464790dbc7bde&oe=5FA873A1[/IMG]

    Expert’s Picks:
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    Prisco’s Pick:
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    [TD][IMG]http://chiefscrowd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=884&d=1484473553&thumb=1[/IMG][/TD]
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    [TR]
    [TD]The Chiefs are playing on a
    short week, but the offense
    didn’t look good Monday night
    against the Patriots. It will here.
    The Raiders have defensive
    issues, so look for Patrick
    Mahomes to get back on track
    in a big way. The Raiders won’t
    keep up.
    [/TD]
    [TD]

    Chiefs 36
    Raiders 19
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [/TABLE]
    [/TD]
    [TD][/TD]
    [/TR]
    [/TABLE]

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    6 Stats to Know
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    [TD]Matt McMullen
    Community & Digital Media Producer
    Chiefs.com
    @KCChiefs_Matt

    [/TD]
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    Chiefs vs Raiders: Game Preview
    From Chiefs.com

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    [TD]Matt McMullen
    Community & Digital Media Producer
    Chiefs.com
    @KCChiefs_Matt
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    Game Preview from ESPN.com

    Chiefs-Raiders Preview

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After he was asked the standard questions about the brilliance of Patrick Mahomes and the scourge of COVID-19, Raiders coach Jon Gruden finally lit up when someone questioned him about the vast improvement of the Kansas City defense.

    “I think that’s the best question I’ve heard,” Gruden said.

    He proceeded to list off all the pertinent stats: The Chiefs are second in scoring defense, fifth in total defense. “They take the ball away. They blitz you. They come from everywhere,” he said. “They’ve been real stingy with everything I’ve seen.”

    Here is the most important number, though: The Chiefs are 4-0 for the fourth consecutive year, and thanks largely to that suddenly dominant defense, they have a chance to take a stranglehold five games into the season on the AFC West when they face Las Vegas on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium for the first of their two regular-season meetings.

    “I give (Steve) Spagnuolo, the defensive coordinator, a ton of credit. You have no idea what he’s going to come up with next,” Gruden said. “It’s a great scheme. It’s very diverse. Tyrann Mathieu is one of the guys that really makes it go.”

    The star safety has plenty of help. Defensive tackle Chris Jones was tied for the AFC lead in sacks before missing last week’s game with a groin injury; he is expected back this weekend. Frank Clark is a proven pass rusher, Juan Thornhill has become a premier safety. And cornerback Bashaud Breeland will return from a four-game suspension Sunday.

    Put those pieces together and you have the only NFL defense that, despite so often being overlooked by Mahomes and their high-octane offense, has yet to allow more than 20 points in a game this season.

    “Competing against our offense all training camp, a lot of these guys have been getting work against the best offensive players in the league,” Mathieu said. “I just want those guys to stay motivated and continue to get better and stay hungry.”

    If nothing else, Las Vegas (2-2) should provided a balanced test this week. Derek Carr directs the 13th-rated pass attack and running back Josh Jacobs leads a rush offense that is tied for 15th in the league.

    They scored 34 points in each of their first two games before dropping games against the Patriots and Bills.

    “It’s kind of fun, the competition part of it,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “I think they’re playing really good football right now and very strong. They’re going to bring it for four quarters and that’s how they roll.”

    NEW NAME, SAME TEAM

    Raiders-Chiefs has long been one of the NFL’s bitter rivalries. The teams have met 122 times since their days together in the AFL, and the animosity has been there regardless whether the Raiders played in Oakland, Los Angeles or now Las Vegas.

    “I think it’s the Raiders against the Chiefs,” Reid said, “and it wouldn’t matter where they were housed at. It would still be the Raiders and the Chiefs. That’s how I look at it.”

    COVID-19 QUESTIONS

    The Chiefs had their game against the Patriots pushed to Monday when Cam Newton tested positive, and two more New England players have since been placed on the COVID-19 list. One of them is defensive back Stephon Gilmore, who had a face-to-face exchange with Mahomes after the game that has led to some concern in Kansas City.

    “The NFL talked to our team. The are in constant communication,” Mahomes said. “(Chiefs trainer) Rick Burkholder reminded the guys after the game. I think as long as we listen to those protocols we can keep from having any outbreaks.”

    The Raiders, meanwhile, put defensive tackle Maurice Hurst on the COVID-19 list earlier this week.

    BIG PLAY POTENCY

    One thing missing from the Chiefs offense this season has been game-breaking plays, but it’s not for lack of trying. Defenses are simply refusing to let Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins and Co. beat them deep downfield, forcing Mahomes to throw passes to underneath receivers and outlets rather than pushing the ball downfield.

    “We’re still fast, we can still catch, we still have all that,” Hill said. “Sometimes teams just play not to give up the deep shot.”

    HOUSE OF HORRORS

    Arrowhead Stadium hasn’t been kind to Carr over the years. He has lost all six starts there in his career, becoming one of only eight QBs since the merger to lose that many road games in a single stadium without a win.

    “It will never be easy,” said Carr, who has nine turnovers in those games, leading to a miserable 63.2 quarterback rating. “We haven’t won there in some time as an organization. We need to get a win there.”

    POROUS DEFENSE

    The Raiders have struggled to stop anyone this season, allowing three of four opponents to score at least 30 points. It’s been a recurring problem since coordinator Paul Guenther arrived in 2018. The Raiders rank 31st in points allowed and yards-per-play and last in sacks and takeaways. The pass rush is tied for 29th in sacks (four) and pressures (26).

    “It’s never good enough,” Gruden said. “Your pass rush is never good enough. And right now, ours is not good enough.”

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    @matthewschiefs 357039 wrote:

    LIAR it’s not gameday

    It is NOW!

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    It’s go time

    LETS DO THIS

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    Game time.
    Go Chiefs!

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