Raiders off to surprising 3-0 start as unbeaten Chiefs set to visit
The matchup is the only 3-0 vs. 3-0 game this week, and Kirk Cousins leads the NFL with 9 touchdown passes.
- On Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs face the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in a Week 4 AFC West matchup where the winner claims sole possession of the division lead.
- First-Year head coach Klint Kubiak has revitalized Las Vegas to an unexpected 3-0 start, anchored by veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, 38, who has thrown nine touchdown passes through three games.
- Las Vegas leads the NFL with nine takeaways, powered by an opportunistic defense featuring pass rusher Maxx Crosby and linebacker Nakobe Dean, now facing a major test against Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City.
- Sunday's winner secures the AFC West lead; Mahomes enters the game with a 13-2 career record against the Raiders, underscoring Kansas City's historical dominance in this storied rivalry.
- Despite their 3-0 start, skepticism persists about Las Vegas's sustainability; the Raiders face a challenging upcoming schedule including the Patriots, Bills, and Rams that will test their legitimacy as AFC West contenders.
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