The Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) visit the Kansas City Chiefs (3-3) this afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City comes in with renewed momentum after last week’s 30–17 win over the Detroit Lions. Patrick Mahomes threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns — two to Hollywood Brown and one to Xavier Worthy — while Travis Kelce had his best performance of the season, catching six passes for 78 yards.
The Chiefs also welcome back wide receiver Rashee Rice, making his 2025 season debut following a suspension. In his last full season — his 2023 rookie campaign — Rice ranked second on the team with 79 receptions for 938 yards (11.9 yards per catch) and led the Chiefs with seven touchdown receptions.
Las Vegas, meanwhile, snapped a losing streak last week with a 20–10 win over the Tennessee Titans. The Raiders have scored exactly 20 points in each of their two victories and average just 17.2 points per game — the third-lowest in the NFL. They enter as clear underdogs in this AFC West showdown.
4 Things to Watch
1. Rashee Rice’s return and the Chiefs’ passing resurgence
Rice’s return adds a dynamic threat to an offense already finding rhythm. Kansas City’s downfield attack looked sharp last week, and his presence could stretch a Raiders secondary vulnerable to big plays.
2. Raiders’ running game vs. Chiefs’ vulnerable front
Las Vegas may lean on rookie back Ashton Jeanty, who ranks ninth in the league with 424 rushing yards. While his 4.0 yards-per-carry average indicates room for improvement, Kansas City’s rush defense has shown cracks. If the Raiders can control tempo on the ground, they could keep Mahomes off the field.
3. Chiefs’ home advantage and recent dominance
Kansas City has won eight of the last ten meetings between these teams and rarely slips up at Arrowhead. The home-field edge remains a major factor.
4. Raiders’ injuries and offensive inconsistency
Las Vegas continues to battle injuries — particularly at wide receiver (Jakobi Meyers is questionable) and along the offensive line. Their ability to protect the quarterback and sustain drives will determine whether they can keep pace with the Chiefs.
Predictions
The Raiders, despite their win last week, continue to struggle to score. It may be their defense that keeps them in the game. They’ll also need a breakout game from Jeanty to pull this one out. But expect the Chiefs to build an early lead and never look back.
Projected Final Score: Chiefs 29, Raiders 16
Injury Report
Las Vegas Raiders
Out: Jakobi Meyers (knee/toe)
Questionable: Brock Bowers (TE)
Questionable: Alex Bachman (WR)
Kansas City Chiefs
Out: Josh Simmons (OT)
How to Watch Raiders vs. Chiefs
Kickoff for this afternoon’s Week 7 game between the Raiders and Chiefs is set for 1:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Central / 10:00 AM Pacific at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
The game airs live on CBS throughout most of the country, except for the Northeast, Southern California, Indianapolis, Tennessee, much of Minnesota, and New Orleans.
Fans in those regions can tune in for free on their local CBS affiliate via antenna. CBS is also available at no additional cost through most cable, satellite, and live-streaming packages.
The matchup airing on your local CBS station will also be available to stream on the CBS and CBS Sports apps and websites, as well as Paramount+.
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Fans outside the regional broadcast areas for this matchup can watch the game on YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket, starting at $34.50 per month.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Central / 10:00 AM Pacific
Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
TV: CBS
Streaming: CBS and CBS Sports apps and websites, Paramount+, NFL+, YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket (out-of-market)
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