NFL Confirms Cancellation of Raiders vs. Chiefs Game Due to Potential Health Concerns
In a surprising announcement, the NFL has confirmed the cancellation of the highly anticipated matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs, originally scheduled for this weekend. The decision comes amid rising health concerns related to a potential outbreak that could impact player safety and public health.
League officials stated that the health and safety of players, staff, and fans is their top priority. “After thorough consultation with health experts and local authorities, we believe this is the best course of action to ensure everyone’s well-being,” a league spokesperson said.
The Raiders and Chiefs were both prepared for the game, with fans eagerly anticipating what is often a heated rivalry. The cancellation will not only affect the teams’ standings but also has implications for the league’s scheduling as they work to adjust the calendar for the remainder of the season.
The NFL is expected to announce further details regarding rescheduling and any potential implications for playoff contention in the coming days. Fans are urged to stay tuned for updates and remain safe during this uncertain time.
The Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs will meet in another AFC West division matchup in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.
Running back Kareem Hunt and the Chiefs (6-0) are coming off a 28-18 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Hunt had 22 carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns in the victory.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes struggled to get another going in the passing game, completing 16 of 27 passes for 154 yards and two interceptions. Mahomes complimented Hunt on the ground with five carries for 39 yards and a touchdown.
The Raiders (2-5) have lost the last three games, including last week’s 20-15 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Quarterback Gardner Minshew II completed just 15 of 34 passes for 154 yards and three interceptions. Las Vegas struggled to produce anything out of the backfield. Running back Alex Mattison had 23 carries for 92 yards. Kicker Daniel Carlson scored all 15 points, making all five field goal attempts.
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Here’s what you need to know for the Chiefs-Raiders game:
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles against Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Kansas City, Missouri on Dec. 25, 2023.
When is kickoff time for Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders?
The NFL Week 8 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders is scheduled to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET.
What TV channel is Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs on?
The Week 8 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders will be broadcast on CBS.
How to stream Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders
The game Chiefs vs. Raiders game can be streamed on NFL+ and YouTube TV (NFL Sunday Ticket), as well as on Paramount+
You can also stream the game via Fubo, which is offering a one-week free trial for new subscribers.
Chiefs vs. Raiders: TV, time, streaming for Sunday
The game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders will be broadcast on CBS. It can also be streamed on NFL+ and YouTube TV (NFL Sunday Ticket), as well as on Paramount+ or with a free trial at Fubo.
Date: Sunday, Oct. 27
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT)
TV: CBS
Location: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas)
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NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after big win vs. Cowboys originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
SANTA CLARA — Nine weeks remain in the 2024 NFL season, but for some teams, their playoff hopes might have ended today.
It was a put-up-or-shut-up type of week for numerous middling squads, and while some answered the call, others wilted under the pressure.
Jayden Daniels played hero and delivered one of the most memorable plays in league history, Jets fans are starting to P-A-N-I-C and while some contenders got healthy, others continued to lose key pieces.
Here is where the 49ers sit heading into “Monday Night Football” after a huge win over the Dallas Cowboys.
32. Carolina Panthers (Last week: 32)
Record: 1-7
If Bryce Young can throw for 220-plus yards and two touchdowns every week — or close to it, it’s worth letting him develop. Even if he has multiple turnovers.
31. Tennessee Titans (Last week: 31)
Record: 1-6
There were signs of offensive competency, particularly with Tony Pollard and Calvin Ridley. But the rest of this team is horrendous.
30. New England Patriots (Last week: 30)
Record: 2-6
Jacoby Brissett is a great backup quarterback because he can take over for a starter and maybe keep you around long enough to win the game like he did today. Hopefully, Drake Maye will be back soon and Brissett can return to being a backup.
29. Las Vegas Raiders (Last week: 25)
Record: 2-6
Tanking with pride is going toe-to-toe with the defending champs and losing by one score. Excellent work. They continue to do what they should be doing.
28. New York Giants (Last week: 28)
Record: 2-5 (Monday Night Football)
If you believe in a higher power, pray for Daniel Jones before he faces the Steelers’ defense on Monday night. This might get ugly.
27. Jacksonville Jaguars (Last week: 27)
Record: 2-6
More decent play from Trevor Lawrence, but it’s just not enough. Tank Bigsby should be RB1 moving forward but they’re going nowhere.
26. New Orleans Saints (Last week: 23)
Record: 2-6
Derek Carr is just an average quarterback, but this offense is absolutely putrid without him. I’m afraid they’ve dug themselves in too deep of a hole for whenever he does return.
25. Cleveland Browns (Last week: 29)
Record: 2-6
Jameis. Winston. Rules. Hop on his back and let him carry you to .500 and nothing more. The vibes are infinitely better. Very impressive win.
24. New York Jets (Last week: 20)
Record: 2-6
This was a can’t-lose game and they lost it. To the Patriots. Embarrassing. Put a fork in the Jets, they’re cooked.
23. Miami Dolphins (Last week: 26)
Record: 2-5
Tua Tagovailoa is back, and so is this offense. Almost. However, at 2-5 they can’t afford many more losses. They need to go on a run and quickly if there’s any hope of turning the season around.
22. Indianapolis Colts (Last week: 21)
Record: 4-4
Anthony Richardson is infuriating to watch. He will make a couple of impressive big throws per game, but he will have 22(???) incompletions along the way.
21. Cincinnati Bengals (Last week: 17)
Record: 3-5
This might be one of the worst defenses in the league, and will be the primary reason why they probably won’t make the playoffs. You can’t ask Joe Burow to win shoot-outs every single week.
20. Los Angeles Rams (Last week: 24)
Record: 3-4
This is a completely different team at full strength. Welcome back, Cooper Kupp. Welcome back, Puka Nacua. Kyren Williams, keep doing your thing. Time to make a run.
19. Arizona Cardinals (Last week: 22)
Record: 4-4
Now this is the Cardinals offense we expected to see this season. Against a pretty decent Miami defense too. Their ascent only will continue as long as Marvin Harrison’s does.
18. Seattle Seahawks (Last week: 16)
Record: 4-4
No run game, no win. It’s as simple as that with D.K. Metcalf out. Geno Smith can’t play hero without his full assortment of weapons.
17. Dallas Cowboys (Last week: 14)
Record: 3-4
You’re paying Dak Prescott how much money? Good grief. Heads should be rolling any day now.
16. Los Angeles Chargers (Last week: 19)
Record: 4-3
Justin Herbert has his guy and it’s Ladd McConkey. Might we have a Cooper Kupp lite on our hands?
15. Denver Broncos (Last week: 18)
Record: 5-3
I humbly admit that I was slightly wrong about Bo Nix. I still don’t think he’s anything special, but he continues to develop as a passer each week. He’s actually pretty decent.
14. Chicago Bears (Last week: 13)
Record: 4-3
Caleb Williams lost the battle of first-round rookie quarterbacks and looked pretty bad in doing so. There will be growing pains. No need to panic.
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Last week: 11)
Record: 4-4
Baker Mayfield still can get it done through the air without Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, but it won’t be pretty. It won’t get any easier from here on out.
12. San Francisco 49ers (Last week: 15)
Record: 4-4
The offense started slow, but man did they turn it on in the second half. A huge win heading into the bye week, where Christian McCaffrey could be waiting for them on the other side. Is this the launching-off point for the season?
11. Atlanta Falcons (Last week: 12)
Record: 5-3
Kirk Cousins does wonders for this offense. He needed a few weeks to shake off the rust and we’re starting to see the high-powered Falcons offense we expected. Kyle Pitts fantasy managers are pinching themselves.
10. Green Bay Packers (Last week: 10)
Record: 6-2
Malik Willis filled in admirably for an injured Jordan Love. Where have I heard this story before? Oh yeah, twice already this season. Can they afford another multi-week absence?
9. Washington Commanders (Last week: 9)
Record: 6-2
What are we calling this, the Maryland Miracle? Regardless, what an incredible moment for Jayden Daniels. The Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign is back on. And possibly more?
8. Pittsburgh Steelers (Last week: 7)
Record: 5-2 (Monday Night Football)
I predict this defense will bully Jones into submission on Monday night. He might quit football altogether. It should be an easy win for Russell Wilson.
7. Houston Texans (Last week: 6)
Record: 6-2
C.J. Stroud has been hit or miss this season, but Joe Mixon is the straw that stirs the drink. They might need to rely on him more if Stefon Diggs misses an extended period of time.
6. Baltimore Ravens (Last week: 4)
Record: 5-3
The Ravens’ defense on the road is all bark and no bite. A good Browns defense forced Lamar Jackson and Co. to stray from their game plan.
5. Minnesota Vikings (Last week: 3)
Record: 5-2
We have a controversy on our hands. Yeah, the refs missed a call, but that can’t be the excuse for a 10-point loss. They just got beat.
4. Philadelphia Eagles (Last week: 8)
Record: 5-2
Jalen Hurts was masterful and vultured Saquon Barkley’s touchdowns, but I don’t think they care. The Birds are back to their 2023 first-half form.
3. Buffalo Bills (Last week: 5)
Record: 6-2
A healthy James Cook and a more balanced passing attack are doing wonders for Josh Allen, who didn’t even need to get the ball to Amari Cooper.
2. Detroit Lions (Last week: 2)
Record: 6-1
You can understand my surprise when I opened the box score and saw Jared Goff had 85 passing yards in a game where Detroit scored 52 points. It’s hard to argue this isn’t the best team in the league right now. I want to move them up, I really do. But then there’s the …
1. Kansas City Chiefs (Last week: 1)
Record: 7-0
The champs remain undefeated. They will hold this spot for as long as it remains that way. It might not always be pretty, but they find ways. We might have written off the Patrick Mahomes-Travis Kelce connection too soon.
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Godchaux critiques Rodgers: He ‘definitely’ doesn’t look the same
Godchaux critiques Rodgers: He ‘definitely’ doesn’t look the same originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The Aaron Rodgers era in New York hit a new low Sunday when the Jets lost 25-22 to the last-place New England Patriots in their Week 8 game at Gillette Stadium.
The Patriots mounted a late comeback, scoring the winning touchdown with 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
The Jets, who have now lost five straight games, are tied with the Patriots at the bottom of the AFC East standings with a 2-6 record.
Rodgers didn’t play horribly for the Jets. He completed 17-of-28 pass attempts for 233 yards with two touchdowns and zero turnovers. But the Jets needed Rodgers to be better than good to win this game, and he didn’t deliver.
Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux was in the middle of the action all game, and he doesn’t sound impressed by what he saw from Rodgers.
Davon Godchaux on Aaron Rodgers:
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“I think he’s struggling right now…he definitely don’t look the same, he just don’t look like he can move back there. I could run him down and catch him, he don’t look mobile at all”
-#patriots #nyjets #NewEnglandPatriots pic.twitter.com/cwSHx10YeE— Patriots on CLNS Media (@PatriotsCLNS) October 27, 2024
Rodgers is 40 years old and he missed nearly all of last season due to a torn Achilles, which is one of the toughest injuries any athlete can go through, regardless of age. So it’s certainly not surprising that Rodgers doesn’t move the way we’ve’ been accustomed to seeing.
But there’s no debating that Rodgers has been underwhelming this season. The Jets have played eight games and Rodgers hasn’t thrown for 300-plus yards in any of them. He has thrown seven touchdowns with six interceptions during the Jets’ five-game losing streak.
Rodgers also has tallied zero rushing yards in each of the last four games. He no longer has the athleticism to escape the pocket and pick up yards with his legs, which was a staple of his game for most of his career.
The Jets were expected to be among the top contenders in the AFC before the season. But with a 2-6 record and Rodgers no longer capable of consistently playing at a top-tier level, the chances of the Jets playing postseason football in January are pretty slim. New York’s league-leading 13-year playoff appearance drought likely will extend another season.