The streak continues
Real talk: if you bet against the Kansas City Chiefs this season, you're officially down bad. After a total L of a year in 2025, KC is sitting at 4-0 and looking like a major Super Bowl contender. They just squeaked past the Raiders 30-27 in a game that was way closer than anyone expected, proving the Chiefs are still the main character of the AFC.
The Raiders' resistance
Don't sleep on Las Vegas. Despite a rough season last year, they came into Sunday looking ready to eat, even holding a halftime lead. Kirk Cousins is playing some of the best ball of his career at 38, but the Chiefs' defense—specifically Xavier Nwankpa’s clutch interception with 10 seconds left—sealed the deal. It was a tough loss for the Raiders, but they’re lowkey earning a ton of respect for how they’re playing under Klint Kubiak.
The fallout for others
Elsewhere in the league, CeeDee Lamb went god-mode for the Cowboys with 189 yards and a game-winning TD against the Texans, while the Jets finally ended their 637-day interception drought. Meanwhile, the Eagles are in their flop era, struggling hard against the Rams and looking like a shell of themselves after injuries hit the squad.
Why it matters
The 4-0 start for Kansas City isn't just a number; it’s a message that their 2025 slump is officially over. For you, this means the AFC West race is going to be highkey stressful all season—especially with a Week 18 rematch on the calendar. Keep an eye on those Chiefs injury reports, though, as losing key targets like Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton could make things messy moving forward.
