For the Raiders to leave Kansas City with a share of first place in the AFC West, they need to play flawless on defense and Derek Carr needs to slay his cold-weather demons.
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Here are three things to watch for as the 6-5 Raiders take on the 7-4 Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.
The Raiders visit the Chiefs at 1:25 p.m. Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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PITTSBURGH — NFL wide receiver and former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor was stabbed in Pittsburgh, but an agent said Saturday that the player is expected to make a full recovery.
This game presents the biggest coaching challenge for Jon Gruden since he left the broadcasting booth. His team is young, and its confidence was badly shaken last weekend.
The Chiefs are 9-1 straight up in the last 10 games against Oakland and have won six straight against the Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium.
NEW YORK — Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw has been suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games on multiple occasions this season, the first time in more than 35 years a player has been banned for gambling.
While slot corner Lamarcus Joyner is set to return on Sunday, the Raiders could be without right tackle Trent Brown against the Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is still looking for his first win at Arrowhead Stadium. The Raiders have not won in Kansas City since 2012.
A week after allowing 34 points to the Jets, the Raiders defense has to counter the vaunted Chiefs offense.
Game-changing athletic quarterbacks have come and gone in the NFL. Will Lamar Jackson be any different? He could be, because we’ve never quite seen anything like this for a sustained period.
The tight end has seen his numbers dip after a phenomenal start as defenses focus on shutting down the Raiders’ top target.
Hunter Renfrow and Derek Carr had uncanny chemistry, especially on third downs. Replicating that will be a challenge for the Raiders.