Chiefs vs. Raiders Has 3 HUGE Swing Factors

Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER The Chiefs vs. Raiders game could come down to three critical matchups — and the numbers reveal where Sunday's massive AFC West showdown could be won or lost. Jesse Merrick dives deep into the analytics behind three HUGE swing factors in this matchup — beginning with a Chiefs rushing attack that looks completely different with Kenneth Walker. Walker has been one of the NFL's most difficult running backs to tackle, and Kansas City has overwhelmingly attacked one particular side of opposing defenses. That creates a fascinating decision for Rob Leonard involving Maxx Crosby, Kwity Paye and Malcolm Koonce. Then we turn to Mahomes. Where can the Raiders generate pressure? Should they blitz a quarterback who has historically punished the blitz? And can Maxx exploit a vulnerable part of Kansas City's offensive line? Finally, it's Kirk Cousins and Klint Kubiak vs. Steve Spagnuolo. The numbers reveal a massive difference in Kirk's performance against single-high and two-high coverages — making the Raiders' struggling rushing attack even more important this week. Then Matt Perrault from Pushing the Odds joins the show for another edition of Raiders Rounders to break down the game, the odds surrounding Sunday's game, and the biggest matchups around the AFC West and NFL. Matt expects a fight, telling Jesse he believes the Raiders will be in the game late and that Maxx Crosby could be in store for a monster performance. On today's show: 🏃 Why Kenneth Walker has completely changed Kansas City's rushing attack 🛑 The key to slowing down Walker's explosive runs 👀 Why KC keeps running one direction in particular 😤 Where Maxx could have a major advantage attacking Patrick Mahomes ♟️ Rob Leonard's blitz dilemma against Mahomes 🧠 Kirk Cousins vs. Steve Spagnuolo 🚨 The coverage look that could cause BIG problems for the Raiders 🏴‍☠️ How Brock Bowers could attack Kansas City's secondary 🎲 Raiders Rounders with Matt Perrault 📊 Raiders-Chiefs betting breakdown and Week 4 picks QUESTION OF THE DAY: What matchup(s) are YOU most interested in watching in the Chiefs vs. Raiders game? Make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for Raiders news, analysis, game previews, postgame reaction, and firsthand coverage throughout the 2026 NFL season. 📬 Subscribe to the FREE Silver & Black Sports Network Newsletter at SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com. Follow SBSN: X: / jessesbsn Instagram: / silverandblacksportsnetwork TikTok: / silverandblacksportsnet Facebook:   / silver-black-sports-network-61563125927573   #Raiders #RaiderNation #LasVegasRaiders #Chiefs #RaidersVsChiefs