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Raiders vs Chiefs Live Game Thread

The Las Vegas Raiders face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, aiming to slow down Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. If they are unable to, they will be another step closer to a top draft pick.

Ezekiel Trezevant

Nov 26, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A general overall viwe of an empty Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A general overall viwe of an empty Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders have lost their last three games and they have the pleasure of playing the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs have dominated the series, winning 16 of the last 19 matchups between the two teams. However, while the Raiders are 2-5, both teams have much at stake on Sunday.

Remember the rule of five. The game is over if the Las Vegas Raiders win that key statistical battle. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Raiders have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. On average, teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games.

Kansas City is looking to remain unbeaten. Las Vegas looks to get a clearer picture on moves it should make before and after the trade deadline. Should the Chiefs win, they would move to 7-0 on the season. Should the Raiders win, it could cost them a shot at one of the top quarterbacks in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce made it clear that preparing for Mahomes is a challenge because of, amongst other things. Pierce noted the respect he has for Mahomes, as he is already one of the best quarterbacks of all time.

"But Patrick [Mahomes], and just watching him from afar and seeing him up close and personal, game planning against him is the same countless and sleepless nights that you had as a player, and it's tough because he's a tremendous talent, very competitive," Pierce said. "And to be honest, even
with what's going on in the season with interceptions, he's still playing his best ball. I mean, there's some stuff that he does that is just not accounted for. I mean, I think credit to them and Andy Reid of how they adjusted to different personnel groupings, the injuries just like us, and they're finding ways to win."

While many believe Mahomes is having a down season, Pierce fully expects to see the best version of the Chiefs. He believes a matchup with the two-time defending Super Bowl champions and Mahomes should be enough to help bring out the best out of the defense.

"I expect their best," Pierce said. "I mean, you see it each and every week against the teams
they go against, starting with Baltimore and Cincinnati and then seeing it in our division and how they're beating teams in our own division.

"But I don't think they need to be fired up. They know what time it is. We know what time it is. It's time to strap it up and play it. We need to play, and we know they're coming with their best, because they're the best team in football for the last few years. Really, the last seven, eight years, because they've been very competitive and put themselves in position each and every year
to win championships."

Be sure to follow along with our live game thread throughout the contest.

START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:

SCORING UPDATE No. 1: Chiefs run it in for a TD. Chiefs lead, 7-0.

PENALTY: False start on the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 2: Touchdown pass from Gardner Minshew to Jakobi Meyers. Tie game, 7-7.

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START OF THE SECOND QUARTER

SCORING UPDATE No. 3: 54-yard Daniel Carlson FG is GOOD. Raiders lead, 10-7.

TIMEOUT: Raiders take first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Chiefs take their first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders take second timeout of the half.

SCORING No. 4: Touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce. Chiefs led 14-10.

TIMEOUT: Chiefs take second timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Chiefs take third and final timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE: No. 5: Chiefs make 42-yard attempt. Chiefs lead 17-10.

END OF THE FIRST HALF. Chiefs lead 17-10.

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The first half was relatively uneventful and went about as expected for the Raiders. The Silver and Black scored ten points in the first half but continued to stall out on drives, while the Chiefs made the most of nearly every opportunity to score points. Raiders are containing Mahomes as best they can but it is still not enough. Raiders offense gets the ball first in the second half and must score points.

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START OF THE THIRD QUARTER

PENALTY: Unnecessary roughness on Chiefs.

PENALTY: False start Raiders

PENALTY: False start Raiders

PENALTY: Illegal formation on the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 6: Daniel Carlson 32-yard FG is GOOD. Chiefs lead, 17-13.

PENALTY: Block in the back called on the Chiefs.

PENALTY: Holding on the Chiefs.

PENALTY: Holding on the Chiefs.

TURNOVER: Patrick Mahomes intercepted by Tre'von Moehrig. First and goal for Raiders at Chiefs from the three yard line.

TURNOVER: Raiders turn the ball over on downs.

END OF THE THIRD QUARTER

START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER

PENALTY: Holding on the Chiefs' offense.

PENALTY: Roughing the passer called on the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 7: Chiefs make 24-yard FG. Chiefs lead, 20-13.

TURNOVER: Gardner Minshew fumble. Chiefs recover.

PENALTY: Defensive holding against the Raiders.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use their second timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE No. 8: Patrick Mahomes connects with Xavier Worthy to extend the Chiefs' lead, 27-13.

SCORING UPDATE No. 9: Gardner Minshew connects with DJ Turner to bring the Raiders within seven. Chiefs lead, 27-20.

FINAL: Chiefs defeat the Raiders, 27-20.

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Ezekiel Trezevant
EZEKIEL TREZEVANT

Ezekiel is a former Sports Editor from the Western Herald and former Atlanta Falcons beat writer.

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