This Sunday, when the Kansas City Chiefs roll into Las Vegas, it ain’t just another game. Both the Chiefs and the Raiders are sitting pretty at 3-0, and the winner of this one takes early control of the entire AFC West. It’s a huge early-season showdown, but one thing is for sure: Patrick Mahomes has owned this rivalry like no other.
Mahomes Has Been a Raider Wrecking Ball
Let’s just be real, folks. Patrick Mahomes playing the Raiders has almost always meant one thing: a Chiefs W. His career record against those guys is a stunning 13-2. Think about that for a second. In those 15 games, he’s basically been tossing darts, racking up 36 touchdown passes against only five interceptions. That’s just ridiculous.
But it gets even crazier when he plays them on their home turf. Mahomes is a perfect 7-0 on the road against the Raiders. Seven games, zero losses. He’s thrown 20 touchdown passes and just two interceptions in those road matchups. You gotta wonder what the Raiders defense even thinks when they see him across the line. This guy doesn’t just win; he dominates.
AFC West Has No Answer
It’s not just the Raiders who struggle with Mahomes; it’s the whole dang AFC West. This dude has a career record of 37-8 against division rivals. That’s an 82.2 percent winning rate! Get this: NBC Sports research shows that’s the best winning rate for any quarterback since the merger against division rivals, with a minimum of 25 starts. Best. Ever. He’s not just good in his division, he’s historically good. The Chargers, Broncos, and Raiders have all tried to figure him out, and nobody’s really cracked the code. He just keeps stacking up those wins.
This Sunday Is Different. Or Is It?
Now, here’s the kicker that makes this weekend’s game even more insane: both the Raiders and the Chiefs are currently undefeated at 3-0. The source says it, and for good reason: this year could actually be different. This isn’t just about extending mastery; it’s about who gets to sit at the top of the division early on. The winner takes that critical 4-0 record and grabs a massive advantage. We’ve seen Mahomes dominate, but with both teams playing so well, could this finally be the game where the Raiders actually put up a fight and change the narrative? Or will it just be another Sunday where Mahomes extends his unbelievable grip on the division?
When Sunday kicks off, everyone in the AFC West will be watching. Can the Raiders finally stop Mahomes’ road magic, or will he just keep adding to those legendary numbers and secure early control of the division? You absolutely do not want to miss this one.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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