Patrick Mahomes Adds Fuel to Chiefs-Raiders Rivalry

The Chiefs and Raiders have one of the most storied rivalries in the NFL — one that dates back to their AFL roots in 1960. There have been more than a few memorable battles between these two sides through the decades, including the infamous bench-clearing brawl in 1970 that started with a Chiefs wide receiver Otis Taylor and Raiders defensive end Ben Davidson.

While there have been no recent fights between these two teams — at least nothing similar to the 1970 brawl — there’s no denying that the bitter rivalry between the Chiefs and the Raiders is alive and well to this day.

Mahomes recently shared his thoughts on the rivalry narrative, and the Chiefs QB did his part to add fuel to the flame.

"I always say it doesn't matter if you're doing good, they're doing good, both doing good, both doing bad, this game – it means more to everybody,” Mahomes said, via Raiders.com. “Everybody that's playing in the game, both sides of the football. You have to have that mentality.

“It's a true rivalry game. You don't have a lot of those in the NFL, and I'm blessed to be a part of it because it really does bring out the best in both teams."

It’s the Chiefs who have the historical advantage over the Raiders entering Sunday’s matchup. Kansas City leads their overall series, 75-55-2, including postseason face-offs, which the Chiefs lead, 2-1.

As Mahomes said, however, all the numbers will be set aside once they take the field on Sunday. All the records will mean nothing as players on both teams do everything in their power to ensure that it's their side that takes the win in the latest edition of the long-standing rivalry.

Kickoff from Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. ET.