The Las Vegas Raiders aim to rely on players who played crucial roles in their upset victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in their last meeting. That matchup took place on Christmas last season, a game fresh in the minds of Raider Nation.

Entering as underdogs against the reigning Super Bowl champions at Arrowhead Stadium, the Raiders delivered one of their finest performances of the year.

A key advantage for them this Sunday is that many of the standout contributors from that game remain on the roster, providing valuable experience to potentially secure back-to-back wins against the Chiefs.

The Raiders’ defense played a pivotal role, limiting Kansas City to just one touchdown in each half. Linebackers Robert Spillane and Nate Hobbs were instrumental, leading the team with 11 tackles each.

This season, both players continue to excel, consistently making impactful plays. Defensive stalwarts Divine Deablo and Tre’von Moehrig also performed well, but the defensive line’s effectiveness was particularly noteworthy.

Maxx Crosby recorded four tackles and pressured quarterback Patrick Mahomes, while Adam Butler added a sack. They will look to replicate that success against Mahomes this Sunday.

Jack Jones returns, having made a significant impact last season with a pick-six against Mahomes, a pivotal play in the narrow victory. Offensively, the Raiders are optimistic that Zamir White can replicate his previous success against Kansas City, where he rushed for 145 yards on 22 carries, helping seal the upset with a strong late-game drive.

White’s name has been a topic of discussion this offseason, but he hasn’t matched his late-season performance. Fans hope that changes this Sunday.

On special teams, kicker Daniel Carlson had a flawless day with two field goals, while punter AJ Cole expertly pinned the Chiefs inside the 20 three times. For the Raiders to secure a victory, they will need to replicate the performance from their last encounter with the Chiefs.