Handicapper Joe D’Amico went 3-1-1 ATS last week and is in second place in the Review-Journal NFL Challenge with an 11-8-1 ATS record.
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The Raiders have to avoid their propensity to shoot themselves in the foot at key moments and overcome a defense that hasn’t played to its potential.
An early morning report indicated a Chiefs strength and conditioning coach tested positive for COVID-19. No word on how it might affect Sunday’s game against the Raiders.
Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown played at a Pro Bowl level when healthy, but injuries have limited his time on the field.
The veteran quarterback seeks his first win at Arrowhead Stadium when the Raiders play the defending Super Bowl champions on Sunday.
Through four games this season, Cory Littleton has struggled giving the Raiders much life at linebacker after signing a free-agent contract worth $36 million.
One of the NFL’s most dynamic performers, the Chiefs’ wide receiver plead guilty in 2014 to assaulting his former girlfriend and was expelled from Oklahoma State.
The Colts and Browns each lost their opener before winning three straight. Indianapolis leads the NFL in scoring defense (14 points per game) and interceptions (seven).
The Raiders will play in front of fans for the first time this year on Sunday, including the coach’s wife and son.
Kansas City is a -10,000 favorite at the Westgate to win the AFC West. That means a bettor must wager $10,000 to win $100, or $100 to win $1.
Kansas City has won the last five straight up against the Raiders and is 4-1 ATS in those games. The Chiefs also have covered four straight in the series at home.
The Raiders took a moment Thursday night to mark the nine-year anniversary of the death of team owner Al Davis by lighting the original torch created in his honor.
Going out to catch a Raiders game? Restaurants, bars have you covered with special menus, snacks and craft cocktails.
Without a Raiders game, you’re going to have some free time on your hands.
On defense, the issue isn’t investment. The Raiders have spent draft picks and free-agent money. It’s the lack of return. That has to change, in a hurry.
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