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Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs
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Week 18, 2026 · GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium · Sunday, Jan 10, 12:00 AM ET · outdoors
Las Vegas Raiders4–4 · Elo 1414 · Kirk Cousins (+70 Elo)
Kansas City Chiefs
5–2 · Elo 1539 · Patrick Mahomes (+46 Elo) · Home
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What the forecasters say
| Forecaster | Favors | KC | LV | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elo | KC 70% | 70% | 30% | KC 1539 vs LV 1414, implied spread KC −6.0 |
| The blend | KC 70% | 70% | 30% |
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Moderate favorites where the models roughly agree. No edge found either way in the replays. The blend is as good as anything.
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Details
- Rest: KC 7 days, LV 7 days.
- Quarterbacks. KC: Patrick Mahomes (+46 Elo). LV: Kirk Cousins (+70 Elo). Expected starters from ESPN's depth chart with the injury report applied, refreshed every three hours.
- Weather. Outdoors. The kickoff forecast is pulled from Open-Meteo once the game is within 7 days, from Sunday.
Injury report
ESPN's report, refreshed every three hours. Out and doubtful players are treated as unavailable; questionable players usually play. Only the quarterback feeds Elo directly; the rest is in the market's number.
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV | Darien Porter | CB | Questionable | Groin · Porter (groin) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jets. |
| KC | Mansoor Delane | CB | Out | Shoulder · out |
| KC | Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | Out | Knee - ACL · The Chiefs designated Norman-Lott (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday. |
| KC | Peter Woods | DT | Questionable | Neck · Woods (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Broncos. |
On the Wire
Jaguars at Ravens: Ravens on 4 days' rest; Jaguars on 4 days' rest. Browns at Saints: Saints off a bye. Giants at Eagles: Giants off a bye. Broncos at Panthers: Panthers off a bye. Texans at Chargers: Texans off a bye. Raiders at 49ers: 49ers off a bye. Packers at Patriots: Packers off a bye. Read more →
Since Friday: Jaguars at Ravens, 38 points toward JAX, now 21% for the home side (Elo 40%); Giants at Eagles, 6 points toward NYG, now 40% for the home side (Elo 47%); Rams at Commanders, 4 points toward LAR, now 30% for the home side (Elo 40%); Lions at Dolphins, 4 points toward MIA, now 26% for the home side (Elo 41%); Raiders at 49ers, 3 points toward LV, now 80% for the home side (Elo 77%); and 1 more below. Read more →
AFC East: Bills 5-1. AFC North: Browns 5-2. AFC South: Jaguars 4-2. AFC West: Chiefs 5-1. NFC East: Giants 4-2-1. NFC North: Vikings 6-0. NFC South: Panthers 3-3. NFC West: 49ers 6-1. Unbeaten: Vikings. Winless: Chargers. Read more →
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