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Raiders and Chiefs meet in a rare battle of unbeatens, and Patrick Mahomes already knows exactly what’s coming from Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs are 3-0 entering rivalry week, and Patrick Mahomes knows the record is no fluke. The Las Vegas Raiders are ready to kick off rivalry week against the Kansas City Chiefs, and this AFC West matchup could be the game of the week.

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ESPN Matchup Predictor Analyzes Chiefs vs. Raiders Rivalry Showdown in Week 4

The Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders are set to continue one of the AFC's most historic rivalries this Sunday, but this year's matchup comes with more intrigue than we've seen in recent seasons.

Travis Kelce News / TWSN / October 2

Orlando Brown Jr Has a Clear Choice in the Travis Kelce vs. Rob Gronkowski Debate

There has long been the GOAT debate in the NFL when it comes to the tight end position and that debate has centered around Rob Gronkowski and Travis Kelce.

Dave Toub News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 2

Dave Toub Rejects Notion of Chiefs' Early-Season Special Teams Woes: 'It's So Early'

It's the least-discussed phase of the game, but special teams is an important one nonetheless. Especially for a Kansas City Chiefs team that hopes to still be playing football deep into January, there figure to be close games on the horizon that require proper execution on the margins.

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes React to Kansas City Chiefs News

The Kansas City Chiefs are off to a strong start in the 2026 NFL season. Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes have led their squad to a perfect 3-0 record through their first three games.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

Update emerges on Chiefs' possible trade for Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.

For a piece published on Friday, ESPN's Dan Graziano shared an update on the Thomas-related rumors that have hovered over the Jaguars since this past winter.

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. linked with three teams amid renewed trade rumors

Jaguars bring improved ground game into clash vs. Bengals

The 'NFL rookie receptions record' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

NFL insider shares fresh Maxx Crosby trade before Raiders-Chiefs

NFL insider shares fresh Maxx Crosby trade update as 3-0 Raiders prepare to face 3-0 Chiefs

For a piece published on Friday, ESPN's Dan Graziano shared an update on what have been called "exhausting" Crosby-related stories.

Patrick Mahomes sends warning to Chiefs about Raiders game, discusses friendship with Maxx Crosby

Maxx Crosby shares warning for 3-0 Raiders ahead of clash with unbeaten Chiefs

Maxx Crosby has two-word message for Patrick Mahomes: 'It's war'

The '2025 NFL sack leaders' quiz

Larry Johnson News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Chiefs Legend Larry Johnson Believes He Has CTE at 46

Two decades ago, Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was setting NFL records for most rushing attempts in a single season. Now, his body is responding in the worst way possible to the years of constant hits that made his durability a signature in the league.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders Matchup History

It’s a huge matchup in the AFC West on Sunday afternoon. The Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) will head out west for a division battle with the Las Vegas Raiders (3-0).

Kansas City Chiefs News / TWSN / October 1

Patrick Mahomes Sends Clear Message About Xavier Worthy’s Slow Start

Xavier Worthy has had a quiet start to the 2026 NFL season as in his third year he has just 10 catches for 63 yards and one touchdown so far. Despite the slower start, Patrick Mahomes has made sure to continue to vocalize his confidence in Worthy.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Kansas City Chiefs’ Thursday injury report shows one slight improvement ahead of Week 4 tilt vs. Las Vegas Raiders

The Kansas City Chiefs released their second injury report for Week 4 vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chiefs had one slight improvement, while the Raiders had two new names on the injury report.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Kahlil Benson News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Kansas City Chiefs Share Exciting Kahlil Benson News

One month ago, Kahlil Benson was a relatively unknown player. Now he’s getting national recognition. The former Indiana Hoosier was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chiefs this offseason.

Steve Spagnuolo News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 1

Steve Spagnuolo Discusses the Biggest Issue KC's Defense Hasn't Solved

Through three games, the Kansas City Chiefs' defense has given up the third-fewest points in the NFL (50, tied with three other teams), and the Chiefs are undefeated.

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Patrick Mahomes Delivered Unexpected Update Before Chiefs-Raiders Game

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs spent most of the offseason fielding questions about whether the two-time MVP’s best football was already behind him, and three weeks into the 2026 season, those doubts look considerably premature.

Chris Jones News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 1

Chiefs Star Chris Jones Fires Back at Critics of Kansas City’s Defensive Line

Aside from a few lingering questions about the wide receiver room, there haven't been many critiques of the Kansas City Chiefs offense. Running back Kenneth Walker III just took home the AFC Offensive Player of the Month award, and Patrick Mahomes looks like himself again post-ACL surgery.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce Shares Off-Field Update Involving Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are off to a hot 3-0 start this season. Most recently, they defeated the Miami Dolphins in a tough 24-10 game in Week 3, with Mahomes throwing two touchdowns and Kelce making one TD catch in the win.

Kenneth Walker News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Chiefs Make Kenneth Walker Announcement After 3 Straight Wins

The Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September, the NFL announced Thursday. Walker leads the league with 360 rushing yards through the Chiefs’ first three games.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Kansas City Chiefs Sweep AFC Monthly Honors On Offense: Kenneth Walker’s star turn, Kahlil Benson’s rookie breakthrough

RB Kenneth Walker III and OT Khalil Benson put together a September that sent the Kansas City Chiefs digging through the record books. Some of the names they joined date back to 1963.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Steelers' cornerback targets after Joey Porter Jr. trade

Losing your CB1 is far from ideal. That could force Pittsburgh to explore the trade market before the deadline on Nov. 10.

Two-minute drill: Chiefs-Raiders square off in surprising battle of unbeatens, major injuries, more

The 'Active 10-TD rookie seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Patrick Mahomes sends warning to Chiefs about Raiders game, discusses friendship with Maxx Crosby

It doesn't sound like Mahomes will be taking the Raiders lightly.

Maxx Crosby has two-word message for Patrick Mahomes: 'It's war'

Maxx Crosby shares warning for 3-0 Raiders ahead of clash with unbeaten Chiefs

Report shares how Klint Kubiak impressed Raiders' Tom Brady during interview process

Travis Kelce admits Chiefs still have plenty to fix after 3-0 start

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / October 1

JJ Watt explains ‘what’s so dangerous’ about the Kansas City Chiefs this season

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a superb start to the 2026/27 season as they aim to bounce back from what was a pretty disappointing campaign. The Chiefs featured in the three previous Super Bowls prior to this year, but they did not even make it to the playoffs in 2025/26.

Travis Kelce News / Yardbarker / September 30