Game Preview: Raiders aim to stack wins as they take on the Chiefs before the bye

Oct 14, 2025 at 02:30 PM

Rachel Gossen

Digital Managing Editor

The Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) will look to get one more win before the bye week, taking on the Kansas City Chiefs (3-3) in Arrowhead in Week 7.

Kickoff is set for Sunday, Oct. 19 at 10:00 a.m. PT.

Broadcast information

Network/Flagship	Play-by-play	Color Analyst
TV: CBS	Jim Nantz	Tony Romo
Local Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM"	Jason Horowitz	Kirk Morrison
Spanish Radio: Deportes Vegas 1460 AM	Harry Ruiz	Mayra Gomez

Opponent profile

Coach: Andy Reid

Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes

2025 record: 3-3

Key additions: T Josh Simmons, DT Omarr Norman-Lott and CB Kristian Fulton

Key losses: WR DeAndre Hopkins, S Justin Reid and G Joe Thuney

Chiefs Roster | Chiefs Depth Chart

What to know

After starting the season 0-2, the Chiefs have rebounded by winning three of their last four, including a 30-17 victory over the Lions on Sunday Night Football in Week 6.

The Chiefs recorded 355 net offensive yards Sunday night, marking the fourth straight game in which the offense has recorded 300+ offensive yards. Additionally, the team has scored 28 or more points in three consecutive games. In Week 7, their offense will be back at full strength with the return of wide receiver Rashee Rice. It'll be the first time Rice is back on the field for the Chiefs since Sept. 29, 2024 due to a season-ending knee injury and six-game suspension to start this season.

"It just happens to be Kansas City that's next, and so we'll do everything we can to prepare and come off this game clear-minded and really drilled into the challenge that they bring," Pete Carroll said Monday. "It's a tremendous program that Andy's [Reid] been running for a long time, and we're going to have to play really well to have a chance. But if we prepare well, we'll have a chance, and that's all we can ask for."

2025 Regular Season Stats	Raiders	Chiefs
Total Offense; Rank in League	306.7 ypg; 23rd	360.0 ypg; 8th
Passing Offense	201.5 ypg; 18th	241.3 ypg; 8th
Rushing Offense	105.2 ypg; 23rd	118.7 ypg; 14th
Points Per Game	17.2 ppg; tied for 29th	25.8 ppg; 9th
Total Defense	311.0 ypg; 11th	311.2 ypg; 12th
Pass Defense	215.7 ypg; 19th	192.0 ypg; 8th
Rush Defense	95.3 ypg; 10th	119.2 ypg; 19th
Points Allowed Per Game	24.8 ppg; 23rd	20.7 ppg; 11th

Matchup history

The Chiefs lead that all-time regular season series versus the Raiders, 73-54-2.
Last time: The Chiefs swept the Raiders last season, defeating the Silver and Black 27-20 on Oct. 27 in Allegiant Stadium and 19-17 on Nov. 29 in Arrowhead.

Milestones to watch

TE Brock Bowers needs 66 receptions to surpass Justin Jefferson (196), Amon-Ra St. Brown (196) and Michael Thomas (196) for the most receptions by a player in his first two seasons in NFL history.
Bowers needs 16 receptions to surpass Sam LaPorta (146) for the most receptions by a tight end in his first two seasons all-time.
Bowers needs 562 receiving yards to surpass Mike Ditka (1,980) for the most receiving yards by a tight end in his first two seasons in NFL history.
K Daniel Carlson needs 55 points scored in 2025 to pass Dan Bailey (927) for the 10th most points scored in NFL history among kickers in their first eight NFL seasons.

Team connections

Raiders special teams coordinator Tom McMahon served in the same role for the Chiefs during the 2012 season.
Raiders assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II served as the Chiefs special teams quality control coach in 2012.
Raiders senior offensive assistant Bob Bicknell previously coached for the Chiefs as assistant offensive line coach (2007), offensive line coach (2008) and tight ends coach (2009).
Raiders running backs coach Deland McCullough served as the Chiefs running backs coach from 2018-2020.
Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew spent the 2024 season with the Raiders.
Chiefs defensive tackle Jerry Tillery played for the Raiders from 2022-23.

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Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams' (33) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.