The AFC West rivalry heats up in Week 7 as the Las Vegas Raiders (2–4) travel to face the Kansas City Chiefs (3–3) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Raiders snapped a four-game skid last week and are looking to build momentum under new head coach Pete Carroll, while the Chiefs are aiming to climb back above .500 after an uneven start to the season. Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City have dominated this series in recent years, winning 10 of the last 11 meetings, but divisional games often bring surprises. With both teams chasing the Denver Broncos in the division standings, this matchup carries early playoff implications.
How to Watch: Date, Time, Venue, TV
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT local)
- Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- TV Channel (U.S.): CBS
- Streaming Options: NFL+, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DAZN
- International Broadcast: Sky Sports NFL (UK)
Game Analysis / Preview / Predictions
Quarterback play will be decisive. Raiders starter Geno Smith has thrown for 1,350 yards with 7 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, completing 66 percent of his passes. Mahomes, meanwhile, has 1,514 yards, 11 touchdowns, and just 2 interceptions, completing 64.7 percent. Smith has leaned on receiver Tre Tucker (24 catches, 356 yards, 4 TDs), while Mahomes continues to spread the ball between Travis Kelce (28 receptions, 321 yards, 2 TDs) and a young receiving corps.
On the ground, Las Vegas has leaned on Ashton Jeanty, who has 424 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, while Mahomes himself remains a factor with 222 rushing yards and 4 scores. Defensively, the Raiders are led by Maxx Crosby with 4 sacks, but the unit has struggled with consistency. Kansas City’s defense has been steadier, with George Karlaftis posting 3.5 sacks and linebacker Nick Bolton leading the team with 53 tackles.
Coaching tendencies could shape the outcome. Carroll’s Raiders have struggled with turnovers, ranking near the bottom of the league in differential, while Andy Reid’s Chiefs remain efficient in red-zone execution and second-half adjustments. Arrowhead’s hostile environment and Kansas City’s pass rush could make life difficult for Smith, especially if the Raiders fall behind early.
If Mahomes continues his efficient play and the Chiefs’ defense pressures Smith into mistakes, Kansas City should hold serve at home. For Las Vegas, establishing Jeanty on the ground and protecting the football will be critical to pulling off an upset in one of the NFL’s toughest venues.