The Las Vegas Raiders are set to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a crucial Week 7 AFC West showdown on Sunday. Despite the Raiders' slow 2-4 start to the season, they have historically played the Chiefs tough, especially at Arrowhead Stadium.
Rivalry Renewed
The Raiders-Chiefs rivalry is one of the NFL's longest and fiercest, dating back decades. Chiefs players and coaches are "fired up" for this latest chapter, with the team viewing the matchup as having a "college atmosphere" due to the history between the two franchises.
Raiders Offense Looks to Defy the Odds
While the Raiders' defense has been better than expected so far, their offense has struggled to find consistency. Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty has been a bright spot, ranking second in the league in forced missed tackles and third in yards after contact. The Raiders will need Jeanty and the offense to step up in a big way to have a chance of upsetting the Chiefs on the road.
Chiefs Offense Primed for Big Day?
On the other side, the Chiefs' high-powered offense, led by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, will be licking their chops to face a Raiders defense that has been vulnerable at times. However, the Chiefs are coming off a game in which they were held in check by the Lions' rushing attack, so they'll need to find a way to get their ground game going against the Raiders as well.
TL;DR
- The Raiders and Chiefs renew their long-standing rivalry in a crucial Week 7 matchup
- The Raiders have historically played the Chiefs tough, especially at Arrowhead Stadium
- The Raiders' offense has struggled this season, but rookie RB Ashton Jeanty has been a bright spot
- The Chiefs' high-powered offense, led by Mahomes and Kelce, will look to exploit the Raiders' defense