NFL Week 14 Picks: Final Predictions and Over/Under Odds Before Thursday Night

December 8, 2016   ·   Steve Silverman   ·   Jump to comments

The Oakland Raiders have passed a lot of tests this season, but they face their biggest to this point in the year Thursday night when they go to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs.
This game is for first place in the AFC West, and while the Raiders (10-2) have a one-game lead over the Chiefs (9-3), the Chiefs would move into the top spot if they win the game. A victory would give the Chiefs a sweep of the season series since they handled the Raiders with ease in a 26-10 victory at the O.co Coliseum in Week 6.
Kansas City is a steady team that wants to establish its running game and its short-passing game. It wants to turn it into a field-position game and let quarterback Alex Smith pick his spots to go after a vulnerable Oakland defense that ranks 30th in yards allowed.
The Chiefs have been limited in recent weeks because Jeremy Maclin has been out with a groin injury. However, there is a good chance he can return for this game, and his ability to get open ...

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