With each passing week, the stakes keeping getting higher for the Oakland Raiders. And with each passing week, the Raiders rise to the occasion, now having rattled off six consecutive victories.
At 10-2, Oakland has a slight edge over Kansas City for the division lead — just one game, to be exact. So the matchup on Thursday Night Football may very well determine the eventual champion of the AFC West, but it will have major AFC playoff implications as well.
Since these two teams know each other quite well, it’s crucial for non-star players to step up and perform.