The Raiders kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a dominating, physical defense that harassed Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in a Christmas Day victory.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is inactive for Monday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, but left tackle Kolton Miller is active.
The two teams have met 129 times. Kansas City owns a 73-54 edge with two ties.
The Raiders practiced in the rain rather than move to their indoor field because rain and possibly snow are in the forecast for the game at Kansas City.
The Raiders face a must-win at Kansas City to keep their playoff hopes alive, and their fans have plenty of questions. Here’s a sample from this week’s mailbag.
The Chiefs have dominated the Raiders since Patrick Mahomes became their starter. Kansas City looks a little more vulnerable this year, however.
It took a long time for Raiders rookie Tyree Wilson to make an impact coming off a significant foot injury. He’s started showing his potential the last two games.
Raiders rookie receiver Tre Tucker is coming off a breakout game against the Chargers. It could be a sign of things to come in the team’s final three games.
For so many years a defensive weakness for the Raiders, this season’s cornerback group has impacted games with physicality and the ability to force turnovers.
The Raiders have agreed to contract terms with free-agent nose tackle Marquan McCall. The 350-pound McCall played the 2022 season with the Carolina Panthers.
The Raiders moved offensive coordinator Bo Hardegree from the sidelines to the coaches’ box for the first time in Thursday’s game against the Chargers.
The Raiders defense has played its best football in years, led by star edge rusher Maxx Crosby, who should be considered for NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Take away the Raiders’ record-scoring night against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday and the offense has underachieved this season for many reasons.
The Raiders have a 3-3 record since Antonio Pierce replaced Josh McDaniels as coach, including a record-setting win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday.
Raiders cornerback Jack Jones had an interception return for a touchdown, showcasing the kind of talent he could be for the franchise.
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