The Chiefs are off to a disappointing 3-3 start, yet them remain just one game behind the Chargers and Broncos in the AFC West. Sitting behind the Chiefs in the division is the Raiders, who are 2-4 out of the gate. The two teams will face off Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET with the game airing on CBS.
Let’s break down this matchup and highlight Raiders vs. Chiefs prediction, picks for PrizePicks, including picks Chiefs WR Rashee Rice.
Raiders vs. Chiefs Prediction, Picks for NFL Week 7
After going 8-0 at home last year, the Chiefs are 2-1 in Kansas City in 2025. Since the start of last season, the Raiders are just 3-9 on the road. Not only are they the lone team in the AFC West with a losing record this year, but they're the only team in the division with a negative point differential (-46).
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The Raiders’ offense is a big reason for their poor start. They have averaged only 17.2 points per game, tied for the third-lowest mark in the league. According to 4for4 Football, they have the seventh-worst pass EPA per play in the league.
Not helping matters is the fact that Raiders QB Geno Smith has already thrown 10 picks. This marks the third time over the last four seasons he's been intercepted at least 10 times.
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The Chiefs will finally have their full complement of receivers available, with WR Rashee Rice making his return from a six-game suspension. Even without him, they have averaged the ninth-most points per game (25.8) in the league. According to 4for4 Football, the Chiefs have averaged 2.6 points per drive, the third-highest mark.
Raiders vs. Chiefs Picks for NFL DFS & PrizePicks
Here are three of the top predictions and NFL DFS picks on PrizePicks for Raiders vs. Chiefs. Use this analysis to build your Lineups on PrizePicks NFL for Week 7.
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice vs. Raiders Projection: 56.5 Receiving Yards
- According to a report from ESPN, Rice will not be limited during his first game of the season.
- The former second-round pick played three full games for the Chiefs last season and finished with at least 75 receiving yards in each. In two of the games, he had at least 100 receiving yards.
- In his rookie campaign, Rice averaged 11.9 yards per reception and was targeted 102 times over 16 games.
- Per RotoWire, the Raiders have allowed the seventh-highest catch rate to wide receivers (67.5%) in the league.
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce vs. Raiders Projection: 42.5 Receiving Yards
- Kelce caught 6 of 7 targets for 78 yards against the Lions in Week 6.
- In addition to his 18.0% target share, the star TE has averaged 6.5 yards after the catch.
- With him getting at least 5 targets in all but one game this season, Kelce has logged at least 47 receiving yards in a game five times.
- The 36-year-old has registered at least 44 receiving yards in each of his last four games vs. the Raiders.
- Las Vegas has allowed the 10th-most yards per target to tight ends (7.58) in the league.
Raiders WR Tre Tucker vs. Chiefs Projection: 41.5 Receiving Yards
- Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) has yet to return to practice, putting him in line to miss his third straight game.
- Tucker was targeted 11 times over the last two games and finished with at least 62 receiving yards in both matchups.
- After having a 13.5% target share last season, Tucker has seen that mark increase to 17.8% this season.
- Across 39 career games, the former third-round pick has dropped a total of just 5 passes.
- The Chiefs have allowed a 69.7% completion rate, the sixth-highest mark in the NFL.
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The Chiefs will look to get their record above .500 when they host the Raiders in Week 7. Working to their advantage will be the return of Rice, who could thrive alongside his stellar TE Kelce. As the Raiders try to break out of their offensive slump and keep pace, they may need to rely even more on Tucker, who has already taken on an expanded role this year.
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