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The terrifying, unbeaten Chiefs would like you to know your predictions were wrong

October 5, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs’ 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday erased any lingering doubts about their dominance this season. After a dismal 6-11 record last year, the Chiefs have jumped out to a 4-0 start, with Patrick Mahomes leading the way.

Though the Raiders, now under head coach Klint Kubiak, showed flashes of promise with a 13-10 halftime lead, the Chiefs’ late-game execution sealed the win. Running back Kenneth Walker’s two fourth-quarter touchdowns gave Kansas City the edge, while Kirk Cousins’ late touchdown pass and two-point conversion kept the Raiders in the game until a game-sealing interception by Xavier Nwankpa with 10 seconds left.

The Chiefs’ defense and special teams proved decisive, but the Raiders’ offensive resurgence—highlighted by Cousins’ strong play at age 38—has drawn fresh respect for a team that won just three games last season. Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ offense faced setbacks with injuries to key receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton, though Walker’s immediate impact has been undeniable with 173 rushing yards in his debut.