The Raiders and Chiefs each have plenty of motivation heading into Sunday’s rivalry game at Allegiant Stadium. That could lead to some fireworks.
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The Raiders-Chiefs game at Allegiant Stadium shapes up as a “Pros versus Joes” matchup at sportsbooks, with sharps and the betting public on opposite sides.
The Raiders had two of their best players back on the practice field Friday, and both are expected to play Sunday against the Chiefs.
Raiders fans submitted questions about coach Antonio Pierce, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and new quarterback Desmond Ridder in this week’s mailbag.
Bruce Marshall is a handicapper for CBS Sportsline. He provides the Review-Journal with NFL betting notes and trends.
The Raiders already had plenty to worry about in preparing to play Kansas City before the Chiefs acquired star receiver DeAndre Hopkins this week.
Professional sports bettor Jeff Whitelaw and handicapper Scott Kellen are backing the Bears over the Commanders, who might be without rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Patrick Mahomes has put up some unimpressive statistics so far this season. The Raiders aren’t putting any stock in that before Sunday’s matchup with the Chiefs.
Raiders home games have routinely been a destination for visiting fans. One could say that was by design.
Pro bettors and the public have different opinions when it comes to who to back during the “Thursday Night Football” game between the Vikings and Rams.
Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers is set to play his first game against Kansas City’s Travis Kelce, the position’s longtime standard-bearer.
The Raiders have reached that point in the season when it’s time to think about what quarterback could be available when they pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
The Raiders can’t afford to wait for Gardner Minshew to get his turnovers under control. That could mean Desmond Ridder playing sooner rather than later.
The Raiders keep making the same mistakes game after game. That’s probably a sign they’re not a very good football team.
The Raiders appear set to add help from outside their building after quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a thumb injury Sunday.
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