The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to make it six wins in a row as they head into their scheduled Week 14 game against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. For the visiting team, it’s always hard to win at Arrowhead, and for these Raiders in particular, they’re staring at an uphill battle after being previously beaten by the Chiefs just a few weeks ago by 27 points.
The Raiders have to be heartened by the potential return of defensive back Trayvon Mullen after missing half the season on injured reserve. He’s back in practice this week and should make his return against the Chiefs, which will be a nice boost for Raiders defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. The Raiders should also employ a lot more of wide receiver DeSean Jackson in this matchup given that he was newly signed back in the first meeting between the teams.
Unfortunately for Las Vegas, the team will be without an offensive pillar in tight end Darren Waller. On the heels of back to back 1,000-yard campaigns, Waller was on his way to another but he will miss his second straight game with knee and back injuries. Losing him on offense will place a load on Foster Moreau‘s shoulders in his absence to try to make up the difference against a tenacious Chiefs defense.
Here are the inactive players for Chiefs vs. Broncos.
On the defensive side, the Raiders will also be without one of their leading tacklers in linebacker Denzel Perryman. He was unable to practice all this week due to an ankle injury and will ultimately be out for the Raiders, too. Linebacker Patrick Onwuasor and defensive end Carl Nassib are two others who are out for the Raiders.
The official list for the Raiders on Sunday:
- Denzel Perryman, linebacker
- Patrick Onwuasor, linebacker
- Darren Waller, tight end
- Amik Robertson, cornerback
- Jermaine Eluemunor, offensive lineman
- Kendal Vickers, defensive tackle
- Carl Nassib, defensive end
As for the Chiefs, both Lucas Niang and Rashad Fenton will be playing for K.C. after Andy Reid said both were “ready to roll” earlier this week. The list of Chiefs inactives players is here:
- Prince Tega Wanogho, offensive tackle
- Shane Buechele, quarterback
- L’Jarius Sneed, cornerback
- DiCaprio Bootle, cornerback
- Kyle Long, offensive line
The Cowboys and Raiders kick off at Arrowhead Stadium at 12:00 p.m. C.T.