Raiders Are Confident to Beat the Chiefs — But Things

Raiders Are Confident to Beat the Chiefs — But Things

The Raiders’ offense, once stagnant and frustrating to watch, is finally starting to show signs of rhythm. Head coach Chip Kelly has made adjustments, steering away from the deep-ball obsession that exposed the weaknesses of the offensive line. Instead, the focus has shifted to quick, north-south duo runs — simple, efficient, and effective. Ashton Jy has begun to find his footing in this system, showing flashes of what the Raiders envisioned when they brought him in. Still, the challenge ahead is enormous. Kansas City sits at 3-3, a record that might not look intimidating, but insiders like Chris Collinsworth warn that this Chiefs team feels more dangerous than the undefeated version from last season. With key players like Rashi Rice returning from injury, their offense looks ready to explode again — and the Raiders are catching them at exactly the wrong time.
For the Raiders, injuries are again a concern. Rookie left tackle Josh Simmons, a breakout talent, might miss the game due to undisclosed personal reasons. The mystery surrounding his absence adds another layer of uncertainty. Yet even without Simmons, the Raiders can’t relax. Jaylon Moore filled in admirably against Aiden Hutchinson, proving that the Chiefs won’t be an easy target on the edge. Meanwhile, Brock Bowers remains sidelined, with Coach Pete Carroll opting to let him rest until after the bye week. The offense must adapt, relying more heavily on their run game and tight end depth, especially with Michael Mayer and Ian Thomas stepping up in Bowers’ absence.

The Raiders Are Confident to Beat the Chiefs — But Things Are Getting Tough!