Raiders vs Chiefs prediction: what pundits picked
Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs · Week 18, 2026 · Sun, Jan 10
No pundit we track has picked a side in Raiders vs Chiefs yet.
Raiders at Chiefs: how they come in
The Raiders are 3-1; the Chiefs are 4-0 and have won 4 straight. The Chiefs beat the Raiders 30-27 when they met in Week 4. On win totals, 11 pundits put the Raiders at 6.1 wins on average, and 8 pundits put the Chiefs at 10.4 wins on average.
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri · Division game
- Record
- 3-1 · 115 scored, 84 allowed
- Last games
- L 27-30 vs Chiefs Week 4
- W 35-27 at Saints Week 3
- W 26-14 at Chargers Week 2
- Unit ranks
- offense 12th, defense 7th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 6.1 · 3 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 2 of 4 Raiders games
- Record
- 4-0 · won 4 straight · 118 scored, 77 allowed
- Last games
- W 30-27 at Raiders Week 4
- W 24-10 at Dolphins Week 3
- W 33-30 vs Colts Week 2
- Unit ranks
- offense 3rd, defense 8th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 6-11
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 10.4 · 9 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 4 Chiefs games
Earlier this season: Chiefs 30, Raiders 27 (Week 4)
Raiders and Chiefs players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (42 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Raiders
- Kirk CousinsStarting QB · QB
1,026 passing yards · 11 TD, 4 INT · 64.6% completions · 4 games · 11th in the NFL in passing yards
Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
“"I think Kirk Cousins is going to be their week one starter." "Okay. Yeah, I do too."” the article →
Kirk Cousins to move — “being traded during the season”
“I would absolutely not rule out the possibility Kirk Cousins being traded during the season.” the article →
- Ashton JeantyRB1 · RB
264 rushing yards on 78 carries · 2 TD · 19 catches for 165 · 4 games · 16th in the NFL in rushing yards
Ashton Jeanty to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“With Klint Kubiak in town, Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins at the helm, a healthy Brock Bowers, and improved blocking up front, Jeanty could be poised to post a strong RB1 season in his second season.” the article →
Ashton Jeanty to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards
“But Ashton Genty, you say could lead the league in rushing. He can make a run at the rushing title.” the article →
- Tre TuckerWR1 · WR
15 catches for 233 yards · 1 TD · 4 games · 22nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Tre Tucker to be 1st on the depth chart
“Tre Tucker erupted for 5-119-1 on seven targets Sunday against the Chargers and has to be considered the Raiders' No. 1 receiver.” the article →
- Brock BowersTE1 · TE
16 catches for 202 yards · 2 TD · 2 games · 43rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Brock Bowers to outplay his draft cost (anywhere in the back half of the second round in 12-team drafts)
“I think tight end is worth paying up for this year, and I'm willing to take Brock Bowers anywhere in the back half of the second round in 12-team drafts.” the article →
“But, you know, the Raiders, I... Bauer still doesn't practice. Seems unlikely that he plays this week.” the article →
- Malcolm KoonceSack leader · DE
2.5 sacks · 5 solo tackles · 3 games · 21st in the NFL in sacks
- Nakobe DeanTackle leader · LB
1.5 sacks · 25 solo tackles · 4 games · 2nd in the NFL in solo tackles
Chiefs
- Patrick MahomesStarting QB · QB
1,037 passing yards · 9 TD, 2 INT · 64.1% completions · 4 games · 10th in the NFL in passing yards
Patrick Mahomes to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points
“Where are you ranking Patrick Mahomes rest of season amongst quarterbacks? ... QB 10, which might be too low” the article →
Patrick Mahomes to be 1st on the depth chart
“Signs are pointing toward Patrick Mahomes being out there... if he's on the field, he's out there not because they think he's 85%.” the article →
- Kenneth Walker IIIRB1 · RB
537 rushing yards on 87 carries · 6 TD · 12 catches for 84 · 4 games · 1st in the NFL in rushing yards
Kenneth Walker III to finish top 4 at his position, by fantasy points
“Fitz, where is Kenneth Walker for the rest of the season? Running back four, behind the big three of Gibbs, Bijan, and McCaffrey.” the article →
Kenneth Walker III to win MVP
“If he stays healthy, Walker has a good chance at becoming the fitst non-quarterback to win league MVP since Adrian Peterson did so back in 2012.” the article →
- Tyquan ThorntonWR1 · WR
11 catches for 219 yards · 2 TD · 4 games · 31st in the NFL in receiving yards
- Travis KelceTE1 · TE
16 catches for 246 yards · 2 TD · 4 games · 18th in the NFL in receiving yards
Travis Kelce to finish top 8 at his position, by fantasy points
“Travis Kelsey at tight end rest of season. Where is he at for you, Fitz? TE8.” the article →
Travis Kelce to finish top 7 at his position, by fantasy points
“I could move him up to tight end seven. If Daniel Jones and the Colts keep looking bad, he's going to get a crap ton of volume.” the article →
- Nohl WilliamsSack leader · CB
1 sack · 10 solo tackles · 4 games · 70th in the NFL in sacks
Nohl Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
“Nohl Williams played well last season and will slide into a starting role opposite first-round pick Mansoor Delane at corner.” the article →
- Nick BoltonTackle leader · LB
20 solo tackles · 4 games · 12th in the NFL in solo tackles
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