KC Chiefs vs. Raiders prediction: Will Derek Carr have the touch Sunday night in Vegas?
Derek Carr has won only three of his 14 lifetime starts against the Chiefs. But he posted some big numbers in the series last year and nearly came away with two victories.
Carr passed for 347 yards and three touchdowns in the Raiders’ 40-32 victory at Arrowhead Stadium, then threw for 275 yards and three more touchdowns in a 35-31 Chiefs victory at Las Vegas.
And this time Carr figures to be motivated after last week’s performance in a 23-16 loss to the New York Giants. He was intercepted twice and lost a fumble on a sack.
The Chiefs ride a two-game winning streak into this one. Look for the Chiefs to survive a close battle, as most AFC West games figure to be this season.
Kickoff: 7:20 p.m. (Central)
TV/radio: NBC (Ch. 41)/WDAF (106.5 FM)
Line: Chiefs by 2 1/2
Blair Kerkhoff’s prediction: Chiefs 27-24