Around the AFC West: Raiders carry momentum into key matchup with Chiefs
By Ellen Mathis
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off their bye week and they are doing so with a vengeance. Heading into Week 11, they are facing what is perhaps the most meaningful AFC West game in recent memory. The Raiders look to be putting together something real in Las Vegas and are vying for not only a playoff spot but potentially sweeping the Chiefs this season and a real shot at the AFC West crown. If they win this game, they will be just one game back in the division.
On the flip side, the Chiefs are coming off their bye looking for revenge. The Raiders disrespected the Chiefs both on and off the field. We’ve all heard the bus story and it just serves as more bulletin board material for a team that carries a lot of pride. They are also getting healthier (with some COVID exceptions). Alex Okafor is back to practice. Sammy Watkins is back, too. It will be interesting to see what happens with the offensive line:
Mike Remmers was limited in practice, Mitchell Schwartz didn't practice at all, and Eric Fisher is on the COVID-reserve list. There's a slight possibility that Bryan Witzmann and Yasir Durant are your starting tackles this week. I'm heading to the bar cart now.
— Matt Conner (@MattConnerAA) November 18, 2020
I cannot wait for this game. It really feels like the old school Chiefs-Raiders rivalry is back. That old school hatred is there. This week feels different in Chiefs Kingdom and the attitude is certainly there. Andy Reid is fired up and I have a feeling that, if he were being completely honest, he wants to disrespect the Raiders on their turf now.
Game time is 7:20 p.m.
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