Time for days
Coach Gruden cooked up a great offensive game plan for the Raiders in the second half.
The Silver and Black did an unbelievable job in the second half taking care of the ball, with zero turnovers and limiting the number of penalties in comparison to the first half.
The Raiders had the ball for 11 more minutes than the Chiefs. Time of possession had to be the biggest key to victory for the team, and it was. Patrick Mahomes can't hurt you if he's on the sidelines.
Derek Carr outduels another Super Bowl MVP
In the first game in Allegiant Stadium against the Saints, Derek Carr played masterfully against 2010 Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees' New Orleans Saints. Now in Arrowhead, Carr did it again against the reigning Super Bowl MVP.
After a competitive showdown in the first half between Derek Carr and Patrick Mahomes, Carr was able to take advantage of the time of possession and play a picture-perfect second half. Carr led this young offense down the field to finish the game with 347 yards and three touchdowns and a 70 percent completion rating.
Mahomes finished the game with 340 yards with two touchdowns — but only a 51 percent completion rating. Mahomes also threw an untimely interception to Jeff Heath in the fourth that turned into a Josh Jacobs touchdown run.
Raiders defensive line came up big
No one can complain this week about the Raiders pass rush.
The Silver and Black's defensive line played to the best of their ability against the Chiefs, despite being banged up. Going into the game missing Maurice Hurst and Maliek Collins, Carl Nassib (foot) was injured in the first half as well.
Mahomes was consistently under pressure and was sacked three times by the Raiders defense — and that's to say nothing of all of the pressures. They constantly had him out of the pocket and on the run. It was an amazing showcase from the defensive line that many fans must be looking forward to seeing.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 5 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) and tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chris Smith (92) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chris Smith (92) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kendal Vickers (91) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) and wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
The Raiders huddle during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Datone Jones (95) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson (31) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) and center Rodney Hudson (61) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chris Smith (92) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Denzelle Good (71) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) and Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeff Heath (38) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeff Heath (38) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeff Heath (38) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeff Heath (38) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeff Heath (38) and Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chris Smith (92) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeff Heath (38) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) and safety Jeff Heath (38) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
