No sense in downplaying it. Sunday’s game between the Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs is a big one.
Both teams are fighting for a wild-card spot, though the Raiders face an uphill climb sitting at 5-6 with a contest quintet remaining. The Raiders have little margin for error, probably too little to consider the postseason a realistic end. If they are to get in the thick of this race, they’ve got to beat the Chiefs on Sunday.
Must win is an overused term in sports, but this is as close to one as possible without math making it a real do-or-die.