Raiders off to surprising 3-0 start as unbeaten Chiefs set to visit
Las Vegas is averaging 29.3 points per game, and a win would give the Raiders first place in the AFC West.
- The 3-0 Las Vegas Raiders host the 3-0 Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in an early-season AFC West division showdown featuring the conference's only remaining unbeaten rivals.
- Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has led the Raiders to a 3-0 start under first-year head coach Klint Kubiak, matching their entire 2025 win total in just three games.
- Chiefs safety Chamarri Conner has "a good chance" to return from a knee injury, coach Andy Reid said, while Raiders tight end Brock Bowers aims to build on his 116-yard performance from last week.
- Victory secures the outright AFC West division lead, a series where Chiefs coach Andy Reid maintains a 13-2 career record against Las Vegas heading into this matchup.
- The Raiders face a difficult October schedule featuring the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, and Buffalo Bills, testing whether their 3-0 start signals legitimate playoff contention.
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