Kansas City Chiefs: Getting to know the Raiders before Week 5

7) Who is a player on the defensive side of the ball that Chiefs fans should know about?

“One player the Chiefs need to worry about is Nick Kwiatkoski, who is an absolute monster against the run. Getting him back last week was crucial for the Raiders defense, and if the Chiefs try to run the ball, they need to be aware of where he is at all times. Of the big free agents the Raiders brought in on defense like Kwiatkoski, Cory Littleton and Maliek Collins, he has been the best, and is a guy who flies a bit under the radar.”

8) How can the Raiders beat the Chiefs?

“The Raiders need to pound the ball with Josh Jacobs against a sub-par Chiefs run defense, because this will help the team in two ways. First, it will enable them to punish the Chiefs up front, wearing them down, and opening up things for Derek Carr and the passing game. Second, it keeps Patrick Mahomes off the field for chunks of time, and that is the only way you can really stop him.”

9) Lastly, what’s your prediction for the game?

“Unfortunately for the Raiders, I do not like this matchup, as they are too banged up to deal with this Chiefs offense. I think Carr and the offense will make some plays, but in the end, they do not have the talent on defense to stop Mahomes.
Chiefs 31 Raiders 17”

Thanks again to Brad Weiss for taking the time to answer my questions! Be sure to check out his work on Just Blog Baby, especially ahead of this week’s Chiefs/Raiders match-up.