Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 4 at 4:25 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium, with CBS carrying the broadcast.
- The Chiefs are 6-10 and the Raiders are 2-14, and both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention.
- Patrick Mahomes, Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers are on injured reserve, and Kansas City is expected to rely on third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun.
- Sportsbooks opened with Kansas City favored (FanDuel -4.5; BetMGM -5.5) and early totals around 35.5–36.5, with several analysts backing Las Vegas to cover and the under.
- A loss would lock the Raiders into the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and speculation about a potential Travis Kelce retirement remains unconfirmed as he is set to play.