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Week 4 NFL picks against the spread, predictions for every game: Raiders ready for their biggest game in Las Vegas vs. Chiefs

The Chiefs and Raiders are both 3-0 heading into a big AFC West game.

Yahoo Sports · October 1, 2026

Week 4 NFL picks against the spread, predictions for every game: Raiders ready for their biggest game in Las Vegas vs. Chiefs

It's hard to get used to the idea of the Raiders being good. They've been bad for so long, that it's strange to think of them any other way, unless you're still watching old clips of Ken Stabler or Marcus Allen. However, there is no evidence that their 3-0 start isn't legit. Even if there was some trepidation about getting behind the Raiders' 2-0 start, a 35-27 comeback win at New Orleans was pretty good.

The Raiders are ninth in DVOA , ranking 13th in offense, ninth in defense and fifth in special teams. They're 15th in EPA per play on offense and second in EPA per play allowed. There's a new coaching staff, the roster has been remade, and the early results are impressive.

The Chiefs are good too, of course. Any worry about Patrick Mahomes being rusty coming off ACL surgery have faded away during a 3-0 start. The Chiefs aren't going anywhere.

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