Game Preview: Raiders face Chiefs in 2025 season finale

Game Preview: Raiders face Chiefs in 2025 season finale

Las Vegas Raiders
31 Dec 2025, 01:30 GMT+

Rachel Gossen

It's an AFC West battle for the Raiders' last game of the season as they host the Kansas City Chiefs (6-10).

Kickoff is set for Sunday, Jan. 4 at 1:25 p.m. PT.

Broadcast information

Opponent profile

Coach:Andy Reid

Quarterback:Chris Oladokun

2025 record:6-10

Key additions:T Josh Simmons, DT Omarr Norman-Lott and CB Kristian Fulton

Key losses:WR DeAndre Hopkins, S Justin Reid and G Joe Thuney

Chiefs Roster|Chiefs Depth Chart

Matchup history

  • The Chiefs lead theall-time regular season series74-54-2 against the Raiders.
  • Last time: The Chiefs defeated the Raiders, 31-0, in Week 7 earlier this season.

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Milestones to watch

  • With 90 scrimmage yards, RB Ashton Jeanty would pass Josh Jacobs (1,316) for the most scrimmage yards by a rookie in franchise history.
  • With 112 rushing yards, Jeanty would join Jacobs as the only two running backs in franchise history to record 1,000 rushing yards in their rookie season.
  • With 63 receiving yards, Jeanty would pass Marcus Allen (401) for the most receiving yards by a rookie running back in franchise history.

Team connections

  • Raiders interim special teams coordinator Derius Swinton II served as the Chiefs special teams quality control coach in 2012.
  • Raiders running backs coach Deland McCullough served as the Chiefs running backs coach from 2018-2020.
  • Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew spent the 2024 season with the Raiders.
  • Chiefs defensive tackle Jerry Tillery played for the Raiders from 2022-23.
  • Chiefs defensive end Janarius Robinson spent two seasons (2023-24) with the Raiders.

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