The first game in Saturday’s NFL doubleheader pits two teams playing for two entirely different things. The Chiefs are looking to sew up the AFC’s No. 1 seed and the playoff bye that comes with it. The Raiders are looking to spoil Kansas City’s plans while ending a disappointing season on a positive note.
The two teams played in one of the season’s more exciting games back in Week 5. In front of a nationally televised audience, the Chiefs withstood a late Raiders rally to pull out a 30-29 win. Kansas City lost to Buffalo the following week before going on a tear that includes wins in nine of its last 10 games. The hard-luck Raiders have won just five games over that span while losing five one-score games. Their lack of success compelled first-year Raiders coach Josh McDaniels to bench longtime starting quarterback Derek Carr. In his first career start, quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw three touchdowns and two picks in last Sunday’s three-point loss to the 49ers.
Kansas City is a considerable favorite in Week 18, but the Raiders’ success last week against the 49ers has made this game anything but a layup for the Chiefs. Longtime rivals, the Raiders would love nothing more than to put a dent in the Chiefs’ plans for a third trip to the Super Bowl in four years.
Here’s a full breakdown of Saturday’s divisional showdown.
How to watch Chiefs-Raiders
- When: Saturday, Jan. 7 | 4:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Allegiant Stadium — Las Vegas, Nevada
- TV: ABC/ESPN | Stream: fuboTV (try for free)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Odds: KC -9, LV +9 | O/U 52.5 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Featured Game | Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
When the Chiefs have the ball
Kansas City piled up 29 first downs and 368 total yards in their first matchup with Las Vegas. Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, while running back Jerick McKinnon led the Chiefs with 53 rushing yards on just eight carries. Wideouts Mecole Hardman and Marquez Valdes-Scantling combined to catch 10 passes for 163 yards.
McKinnon is second behind Kelce (12) for the…
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