The Raiders could have expanded their playoff hopes Sunday. They seemed exposed instead.
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With four games to go, here’s a case for how each team can win the AFC West.
Chiefs speedster Tyreek Hill has returned three punts and one kickoff for a touchdown in two NFL seasons. He noticeably has improved his route running. The Raiders have a step-by-step approach on how to limit his production.
The Raiders and Chiefs are tied at 6-6 heading into their AFC West showdown on Sunday.
Handicapper Kelly Stewart (kellyinvegas.com, @kellyinvegas) breaks down Week 14 of the NFL season.
Handicapper Hank “The Hammer” Goldberg is a sizzling 41-21-3 ATS on his NFL picks this season after going 5-0 ATS in Week 13.
Rodney Hudson hasn’t missed an offensive snap the past two regular seasons. Marshall Newhouse is ready should that streak end Sunday.
Review-Journal reporter Michael Gehlken talks about Amari Cooper returning to practice Friday and how Jon Feliciano missing Sunday’s game effects the team.
The Gold Sheet handicapper Bruce Marshall provides the Review-Journal with NFL tech notes and trends from Goldsheet.com.
Philadelphia has been an underdog in only three other games this season, winning outright at Carolina and at the Los Angeles Chargers while losing in Week 2 at Kansas City.
Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper practiced Friday for the first time since suffering a concussion and ankle sprain Nov. 26 versus the Denver Broncos. He is listed as questionable on the injury report.
Review-Journal Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond and reporter Gilbert Manzano discuss the Raiders’ matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken talk about how the Raiders plan to contain Kansas City’s speedy WR Tyreek Hill and give an update on Amari Cooper’s health heading into this weekend’s game.
The Eagles and Vikings are each 9-3 ATS, and the Lions have the NFL’s best over-under record at 9-3.
Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch can earn $400,000 if he rushes for 42 yards Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.