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Originally Posted by TEX

IMO, the key to this game for KC is being able to pressure Carr. Chucky is smart and he'll have a game plan that's run -heavy and one that requires Carr to throw quickly to burn our poor LB group in coverage. I'll give him that...BUT, the Raiders will also take a several shots over the top and that is where the pass rush must come into play. NO WAY he hits on many with guys in his face, and the Raiders will need a high percentage of those plays to be successful in order to win. They hit on a very high percentage of them last game, and the one INT Carr threw was when he had a guy in his face. Carr is the type of QB that sees ghosts. If the pass rush can get to him early, he'll make mistakes in the moment and later in the game.

The Raiders had great success last game getting pressure on Mahomes with only rushing 4. When they try that this game, the Chiefs better have an answer. They don't have to be perfect here because, unlike Carr, Mahomes thrives on making things happen when on the run, BUT he can't be forced to try and to that every time. So, if they can have a bit better protection and be more efficient in the run game, they'll be ok.

The Raiders need to play another perfect game to win, KC just needs to tighten things up a bit on offense, and pressure Carr on defense, and they'll win the game.

Good analysis. I would add that coverage has to be better. There were some blown assignments last time.