The Las Vegas Raiders have been this season’s surprise package so far, but we fear they are about to get a reality check when facing perennial NFL powerhouses the Kansas City Chiefs . Both of these AFC West rivals have kicked off the new campaign with a hat-trick of victories , but this is by far the biggest test the resurgent Raiders have faced .
Even with home advantage, we believe they will have their limitations exposed and 20/23 for an away win by more than 4.5 points is our initial Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs prediction.
How to Watch
How to watch Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday ’s fascinating match is scheduled to kick off at 21:25 BST and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports NFL .
Head-to-Head
Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs head-to-head record
Admittedly, the Raiders did upset the Chiefs 14-12 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in the final round of last season’s fixtures, but that was after Patrick Mahomes had been sidelined through injury. With Mahomes in the pocket, Kansas City had romped to a 31-0 home victory at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 7 and they have come out on top in 19 of the last 23 meetings .
Las Vegas Raiders form guide
The Raiders have had a good chance to rebuild through the draft process after posting a 4-13 record in 2024 and going 3-13 last term. Top overall pick Fernando Mendoza was brought in to be the face of the future this spring, but while he adjusts to life in the pro game, 38-year-old quarterback Kirk Cousins has done a fine job of steering the ship .
Having explosive running back Ashton Jeanty and outstanding tight end Brock Bowers healthy has also made a huge difference on offence, while spending big on free agency signings has bolstered the defence. However, big question marks remain regarding the calibre of opposition the Raiders have faced, starting with a 27-13 home win over the woeful Miami Dolphins .
Beating the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 on the road was a more significant statement of intent, although Jim Harbaugh’s side did look badly out of sorts in their first two matches. Cousins completed three touchdown passes for the third straight time in a 35-27 away win against the New Orleans Saints , but that was another case of beating limited foes.
The pressure will now be on to perform against a genuine top-five defence and Cousins, who has been sacked five times in the last two matches, is backed at 5/6 to throw his fourth interception of the season .
Kansas City Chiefs form guide
After surrendering top spot in this division for the first time in a decade last term, the return of Mahomes has put the Chiefs immediately back on track to regain their AFC West crown and possibly even push for a sixth Super Bowl appearance in eight years. Acquiring running back Kenneth Walker III from current champions the Seattle Seahawks was a masterstroke and he leads the league in rushing yards with 360 after being particularly impressive in the opening two wins over the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts.
Walker wasn’t worked as hard in a routine 24-10 road win in Miami last weekend but still picked up 70 yards and a TD at Hard Rock Stadium. This feels like a match-up in which the 25-year-old can run riot, so 13/10 for him to rush for 100 yards or more for the third time this term is added to our Raiders vs Chiefs betting tips.
Betting Tips
Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs Betting Tips
Kansas City Chiefs to win by more than 4.5 points @ 20/23
Kirk Cousins to throw one or more interceptions @ 5/6
Kenneth Walker to rush for 99.5 yards or more @ 13/10
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