Author: Raiders Godfather

Week 14 is in the books and the division is now down to three teams with one team pretty much out of it. Let’s get this thing started.

GRADES
Raiders
When the very first play is a fumble and a scoop and score for your opponent, you know you are screwed. Derek Carr was 33 of 45 (73.3%) for 263 yards a touchdown and a interception. Josh Jacobs had 9 carries for 24 yards with 5 receptions for 46 yards. Hunter Renfrow had 13 receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown. The defense had 3 sacks and 5 tackles for loss. Daniel Carlson was 1 for 1 on fieldgoals and 0 for 1 on extra points. 5 turnovers and 1 touchdown is not a recipe for victory.
Grade: F-

Chiefs
This was a complete win in every aspect of the game. Patrick Mahomes was 20 of 24 (83.3%) for 258 yards and 2 touchdowns with 4 carries for 20 yards. Derrick Gore had 9 carries for 66 yards and a touchdown with 2 receptions for 23 yards. Tyreek Hill had 4 receptions for 76 yards. The defense had 4 sacks and a interception with 4 forced fumbles and recoveries with one returned for a touchdown. Harrison Butker was 2 for 2 on fieldgoals and 6 for 6 on extra points. The Chiefs destroyed the Raiders plain and simple.
Grade: A+

Chargers
This could have been a trap game but the Chargers were having none of that. Justin Herbert was 23 of 31 (74.1%) for 275 yards and 3 touchdowns with 4 carries for 19 yards. Austin Ekeler had 12 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown with 2 receptions for 17 yards. Jalen Guyton had 3 receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown. The defense had 2 sacks and 4 tackles for loss with a interceptions and forced fumble and recovery. Dustin Hopkins was 3 for 3 on fieldgoals and 4 for 4 on extra points. Hard to beat this team when Herbert plays with his “A” game.
Grade: A

Broncos
The Broncos started the game with 10 players on the field in remembrance of Demaryius Thomas (RIP) and then proceeded to run the ball down the Giants throat. Teddy Bridgewater was 18 of 25 (72%) for 179 yards and 2 touchdowns. Melvin Gordon had 24 carries for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns while his backfield mate Javonte Williams had 15 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown with 1 reception for 10 yards and a touchdown. Noah Fant had 4 receptions for 51 yards. The defense had 2 sacks and 5 tackles for loss with a interceptions and forced fumble and recovery. Brandon McManus was 1 for 1 on fieldgoals and 5 for 5 on extra points. This win keeps the Broncos in the playoff and division title hunt.
Grade: A

 

PREDICTION
Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers (Thursday)
This is the King Kong vs Godzilla game of the division. If the Chargers win, they would complete the sweep of the Chiefs and take first place in the division with the head to head tie breaker. If the Chiefs win, they take a two game lead in the division with three games to play. Buckle up!
Chiefs 28 Chargers 24
Spread: -4 Chiefs
Over/Under: 51

Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns (Saturday)
This is the ultimate bad juju game for the Raiders, east coast game with the weather predicted to be 38 degrees, playing the #4 ranked rushing team while they are the 7th worst run defense. Point blank, NO BUENO!!!
Browns 31 Raiders 10
Spread: +6 Raiders
Over/Under: 42.5

Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos
The Broncos have won 4 of their last 6 games with stellar defense and a hell of a running tandem while the Bengals have lost 4 of their last 6 games surrendering an average of 35.5 points a game in each of those loses.
Broncos 24 Bengals 20
Spread: -1.5 Broncos
Over/Under: 43.5
Last week: 3-0 Season: 26-19

With three teams with a shot for the playoffs and even the division title, the next few weeks are going to be really interesting and fun. Enjoy!

Christmas is approaching and the cream is starting to rise to the top of the division. Without further ado…..

GRADES
Raiders
This team has turned into the ultimate shit show. They are finding new ways to lose. Derek Carr was 28 of 38 (73.6%) for 249 yards with 2 carries for 24 yards. Josh Jacobs had 13 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown with 9 receptions for 38 yards. Hunter Renfrow had 9 receptions for 102 yards. The defense had a sack and 5 tackles for loss with a interception. Daniel Carlson was 3 for 3 on fieldgoals. The Raiders are again in their end of the season fall apart mode, unreal.
Grade: D-

Broncos
The defense was decent, the offense was a different story. Teddy Bridgewater was 22 of 40 (55%) for 257 yards a touchdown and 2 interceptions with 4 carries for 17 yards. Javonte Williams had 23 carries for 102 yards with 6 receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown. Jerry Jeudy had 4 receptions for 77 yards. The defense had a sack and 3 tackles for loss with a interception. Brandon McManus was 1 for 1 on fieldgoals. The lone bright spot was Williams and that is what led to this loss.
Grade: D

Chiefs
They won the game but is was a so-so performance. Patrick Mahomes was 15 of 29 (51.7%) for 184 yards and a interception with 4 carries for 12 yards and a touchdown. Clyde Edwards-Helaire had 14 carries for 54 yards with 3 receptions for 28 yards. Darrel Williams had 3 receptions for 60 yards with 5 carries for 20 yards. The defense had a sack and 2 tackles for loss with 2 interceptions with one returned for a touchdown. Harrison Butker was 3 for 3 on fieldgoals and 1 for 2 on extra points. Ugly wins count too.
Grade: B-

Chargers
The Chargers came out strong, slowed down but ultimately blew the doors off to record the win. Justin Herbert was 26 of 35 (74.2%) for 317 yards and 3 touchdown and a interception with 1 carry for 6 yards. Austin Ekeler had 14 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown with 5 receptions for 45 yards and 2 lost fumbles. Mike Williams had 5 receptions for 110 yards. The defense had 6 sacks with 5 tackles for loss with 2 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries with 1 returned for a touchdown. Dustin Hopkins was 2 for 2 on fieldgoals and 3 for 4 on extra points. This was a great road win against a very good team.
Grade: B+

 

PREDICTIONS
Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos
This should be a complete domination win.
Broncos 27 Lions 17
Spread: -10 Broncos
Over/Under: 42

New York Giants at Los Angeles Chargers
This should be a flat out beatdown.
Chargers 28 Giants 16
Spread: -9.5 Chargers
Over/Under: 43

Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs
This game will be ugly, hide the children.
Chiefs 31 Raiders 13
Spread: -9.5 Chiefs
Over/Under: 48
Last week: 1-2 Season: 23-19

After this week, the division could become a two team race.

Turkey day has come and gone and we all have gained a few extra pounds. We are now preparing for the Christmas rush. The season is getting very interesting and this division is wrapped tighter than a drum. One game separates the division and there are plenty of games left for any team to make a move. Let’s roll!

GRADES
Chargers
The offense was bad and turned the ball over and the defense could not stop the run. Justin Herbert was 28 of 44 (63.6%) for 303 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, he also had 4 carries for 36 yards. Austin Ekeler had 12 carries for 31 yards with 6 receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown. Keenan Allen had 7 receptions for 85 yards. The defense had a sack and 2 tackles for loss with a interception. Dustin Hopkins was 0 for 1 on fieldgoals and 1 for 1 on extra points. A loss is always bad but to a division foe is worse.
Grade: D-

Broncos
The Broncos defense was everywhere and made life a living hell for the Chargers. Teddy Bridgewater was 11 of 18 (61.1%) for 159 yards and a touchdown with 2 carries for 10 yards and a touchdown. He was injured and left the game for several drives and Drew Lock came in the game. Lock was 4 of 7 (57.1%) for 26 yards and a interception. Melvin Gordon had 17 carries for 83 yards with 1 reception for 5 yards. Javonte Williams had 3 receptions for 57 yards with 14 carries for 54 yards and a touchdown. The defense had 3 sacks and 6 tackles for loss with 2 interceptions and one was a pick 6. Brandon McManus was 4 for 4 on extra points. The Broncos were 8 for 11 on 3rd downs. They were great in this game.
Grade: A

Raiders
The offense was great and the defense did enough to help the Raiders get a much needed win on Turkey day. Derek Carr was 24 of 39 (61.5%) for 373 yards and a touchdown with 2 carries for 21 yards. Josh Jacobs had 22 carries for 87 yards and a touchdown with 2 receptions for 25 yards. Hunter Renfrow had 8 receptions for 134 yards and DeSean Jackson had 3 receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown. The defense had a sack and 2 tackles for loss. Daniel Carlson was 5 for 5 on fieldgoals and 3 for 3 on extra points. The Raiders needed this one and got a great road win.
Grade: B+

 

PREDICTIONS
Los Angeles Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals
This is a game of two young star quarterbacks, who will win?
Bengals 27 Chargers 24
Spread: +3 Chargers
Over/Under: 50.5

Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs
Division game, buckle up!
Chiefs 31 Broncos 17
Spread: +9.5 Broncos
Over/Under: 47

Washington Football Team at Las Vegas Raiders
Which team will show up?
Raiders 27 WFT 24
Spread: -2.5 Raiders
Over/Under: 49.5
Last Week: 0-2 Season: 22-17

Que the Jaws theme, this thing is getting interesting.

Happy Thanksgiving! This is where the season goes into the dog days and every win is crazy important. Let’s rock and roll.

GRADES

Raiders
This was a flat out shit show. The offense did not convert a 3rd down until late in the 4th quarter. Derek Carr was 19 of 27 (70.3%) for 215 yards with a touchdown a interceptions and a lost fumble. Josh Jacobs had 9 carries for 37 yards with 5 receptions for 24 yards. Darren Waller had 7 receptions for 116 yards. The defense had 3 sacks and 7 tackles for loss. Daniel Carlson was 2 for 2 on fieldgoals and 1 for 1 on extra points. At least the Raiders are consistent, they find a way to fold after a great start year in and year out.
Grade: F

Chiefs
The offense was just ok in this game but Chris Jones and the defense was flat out insane. Patrick Mahomes was 23 of 37 (62.1%) for 260 yards with a interception and lost fumble. Clyde Edwards-Helaire had 12 carries for 63 yards and touchdown with 2 receptions for 13 yards. Tyreek Hill had 9 receptions for 77 yards. The defense had 5 sacks and 5 tackles for loss with 2 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Harrison Butker was 2 for 3 on fieldgoals and 1 for 2 on extra points. This marks 4 wins in a row and taking the division lead.
Grade: B+

Chargers
Talk about a shootout, WOW. The Chargers had a offensive explosion. Justin Herbert was 30 of 41 (73.1%) for 382 yards and 3 touchdowns and a interception with 9 carries for 90 yards. Austin Ekeler had 11 carries for 50 yards and 2 touchdowns with 6 receptions for 65 yards and 2 touchdowns. Keenan Allen had 9 receptions for 112 yards. The defense had 3 sacks and 3 tackles for loss. Dustin Hopkins was 2 for 2 on fieldgoals and 5 for 5 on extra points. This was a big win.
Grade: B+

 

PREDICTIONS
Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys
Playing on Thanksgiving is NO BUENO for the Raiders.
Cowboys 38 Raiders 17
Spread: +7 Raiders
Over/Under: 51

Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos
Nothing like a division game during a holiday weekend.
Chargers 27 Broncos 20
Spread: -3 Chargers
Over/Under: 47
Last Week: 3-0 Season: 22-15 (Bye: Chiefs)

This Division is really up for grabs and wins are vital now. I hope everyone had a great holiday.

Week 10 is gone and the division did pretty bad all except the Chiefs. It seems that every team was exposed and their weaknesses were front and center. No Bueno for the start of the playoff push.

GRADES

Raiders
Talk about a shit show, WOW! This game was a flat out disgrace. Derek Carr was 25 of 35 (71.4%) for 261 yards and 2 touchdowns with a interceptions he was also the leading rusher on the team with 3 carries for 18 yards, yes, you did read that correctly. Bryan Edwards had 3 receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. The defense had 2 tackles for loss. Daniel Carlson was 2 for 2 on extra points. It seems that the Raiders have started their yearly collapse and it is a shame after another great start to the season.
Grade: F-

Chiefs
From worse to first in 3 weeks. The Chiefs are on a roll and boy did their passing game come to life. Patrick Mahomes was 35 of 50 (70%) for 406 yards and 5 touchdowns. Darrell Williams had 11 carries for 43 yards with 9 receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown. Travis Kelce had 8 receptions for 119 yards. The defense had 2 sacks and 5 tackles for loss with a interception. Harrison Butker was 2 for 3 on fieldgoals and 5 for 5 on extra points. This was a flat out massacre of the Raiders in their house.
Grade: A+

Chargers
The Chargers defense was on the field for 36 plus minutes, NO BUENO! The worse part was watching the Vikings run the last 4:36 off the clock on a 10 play drive to win the game. Justin Herbert was 20 of 34 (58.8%) for 195 yards with a touchdown and a interception. Austin Ekeler had 11 carries for 44 yards with 3 receptions for 15 yards and a touchdown. Keenan Allen had 8 receptions for 98 yards. The defense had 2 sacks and 5 tackles for loss. Dustin Hopkin was 2 for 2 on fieldgoals and 2 for 2 on extra points. The Chargers have some work to do if they are going to make a playoff push.
Grade: C-

Broncos
This is a true Jekyll and Hyde team. Week to week you just don’t know what you are going to get. Teddy Bridgewater was 22 of 36 (61.1%) for 226 yards. Javonte Williams had 8 carries for 48 yards. Albert Okwuegbunam had 3 receptions for 77 yards. The defense had 2 sacks and 5 tackles for loss with a interception. Brandon McManus was 2 for 3 on fieldgoals and 1 for 1 on extra points. You can’t give up 216 yards on the ground and expect to win.
Grade: D

 

PREDICTIONS

Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers
This should be a good old shootout.
Chargers 28 Steelers 20
Spread: -5.5 Chargers
Over/Under: 47

Cincinnati Bengals at Las Vegas Raiders
This is the start of the end for one of these teams. Which will it be?
Bengals 31 Raiders 20
Spread: +1 Raiders
Over/Under: 50.5

Dallas Cowboys at Kansas City Chiefs
High scoring shootout, here we come!
Chiefs 28 Cowboys 24
Spread: -2.5 Chiefs
Over/Under: 56.5
Last Week: 0-3 Season: 19-15 (Bye: Broncos)

The division is still very close but the next few weeks could change everything. Stay tuned, same bat time, same bat channel.

This division is flat out nuts. As of right now, the AFC west and AFC North are the only divisions in the league that every team has a winning record. What makes the AFC West different is all of the teams have the same amount of wins (5). Get ready for one hell of a ride.

GRADES

Raiders
Talk about every thing that could go wrong did, WOW! After the tragedy with Henry Ruggs, the team just came out and played with no spark or even worse, no heart. Derek Carr was 30 of 46 (65.2%) for 296 yards and a touchdown with 2 interceptions and a fumble. Josh Jacobs had 13 carries for 76 yards with 4 receptions for 19 yards. Darren Waller had 7 receptions for 92 yards. The defense had 3 sacks with 5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery. Daniel Carlson was 3 of 4 on fieldgoals and 1 for 1 on extra points. Derek Carr’s interceptions turned into 10 points and Daniel Carlson missed a 25 yard fieldgoal, the shortest miss in his career.
Grade: F

Broncos
The Broncos came out and flat out smashed the Cowboys in every facet of the game. Teddy Bridgewater was 19 of 28 (67.8%) for 249 yards and a touchdown. Javonte Williams had 17 carries for 111 yards. Tim Patrick had 4 receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown. The defense had 2 sacks and 4 tackles for loss with a fumble recovery and a interception. Brandon McManus was 3 of 4 on fieldgoals and 1 of 2 on extra points. The Broncos defense was outstanding and they ran for 190 yards.
Grade: A

Chargers
The Chargers took what the Eagles gave them and dinked and dunked their way to a win. Justin Herbert was 32 of 38 (84.2%) for 356 yards and 2 touchdowns with 5 carries for 14 yards and a touchdown. Austin Ekeler had 17 carries for 59 yards with 3 receptions for 23 yards. Keenan Allen had 12 receptions for 104 yards. The defense had 1 sack and 1 tackle for loss. Dustin Hopkins was 2 for 2 on fieldgoals and 1 for 2 on extra points. The Chargers kept the ball for over 6 minutes and kicked the game winning fieldgoal to win the game.
Grade: B+

Chiefs
Talk about winning ugly, this was it. Patrick Mahomes was 20 of 37 (54%) for 166 yards. Darrell Williams had 19 carries for 70 yards with 3 receptions for 7 yards. Travis Kelce had 5 receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown. The defense had a sack with 3 tackles for loss with a interception and a fumble recovery. Harrison Butker was 2 for 2 on fieldgoals and 1 for 1 on extra points. No Aaron Rodgers and you are playing at home should equate to a beatdown, nope.
Grade: C-

 

PREDICTIONS

Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers
Get ready for a old fashioned shootout.
Chargers 31 Vikings 27
Spread: -3 Chargers
Over/Under: 53.5

Philadelphia Eagles at Denver Broncos
Toss up game of the week.
Broncos 23 Eagles 21
Spread: -1.5 Broncos
Over/Under: 45.5

Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders
Prime time game and both teams need this one.
Raiders 27 Chiefs 24
Spread: -2.5 Chiefs
Over/Under: 52
Last week: 3-1 Season: 19-12

Let’s GO!

This was a good and bad week for the division. We are going to jump right into it.

GRADES

Chargers
This team is turning into a true Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Turnovers and 3rd down conversions (4 of 12) were what doomed this team. Justin Herbert was 18 for 35 (51.4%) for 223 yards and 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Austin Ekeler had 11 carries for 64 yards and a touchdown with 6 receptions for 60 yards. Keenan Allen had 6 receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown. The defense had a sack and 4 tackles for loss with a fumble recovery. Dustin Hopkins was 1 for 1 on fieldgoals and 3 for 3 on extra points. There is a lot of talent on this team but you have no idea which team you are going to get week to week.
Grade: C-

Chiefs
WTF! This was suppose to be a blowout and came down to a late game defensive stop. Patrick Mahomes was 29 of 48 (60.4%) for 275 yards and a touchdown and a interception. Darrel Williams had 13 carries for 49 yards with 6 receptions for 61 yards. Tyreek Hill had 12 receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown. The defense had 3 sacks and a tackle for a loss with and interception. Harrison Butker was 2 for 2 on fieldgoals and 2 for 2 on extra points. Two more turnovers almost cost the Chiefs this game, lucky for them, Ugly Wins Matter.
Grade: C+

Broncos
This game was all about defense and special teams. Teddy Bridgewater was 19 of 26 (73%) for 213 yards and a touchdown. Melvin Gordon had 10 carries for 47 yards and a touchdown with 3 receptions for 15 yards and a touchdown and a fumble. Tim Patrick had 3 receptions for 64 yards. The defense had 5 sacks and 4 tackles for loss with 2 interceptions. Brandon McManus was 1 for 2 on fieldgoals and 2 for 2 on extra points. The Broncos also blocked not one but two fieldgoal attempts. Talk abpout finding a way to win.
Grade: B

 

PREDICTIONS

Denver Broncos at Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys offense vs the Broncos defense, get the popcorn ready.
Cowboys 31 Broncos 20
Spread: +10 Broncos
Over/Under: 49.5

Las Vegas Raiders at New York Giants
This is the ultimate trap game for the Raiders.
Giants 27 Raiders 20
Spread: -3 Raiders
Over/Under: 46.5

Los Angeles Chargers at Philadelphia Eagles
Offense, offense, offense.
Chargers 27 Eagles 24
Spread: -1.5 Chargers
Over/Under: 49.5

Green Bay Packers at Kansas City Chiefs
No Rodgers equals a beatdown.
Chiefs 31 Packers 17
Spread: -7.5 Chiefs
Over/Under: 48
Last week: 2-1 Season 16-11

Regarding the elephant in the room, Henry Ruggs actions were not only stupid, they were tragic and avoidable. He made the decision to not only drive impaired but to drive recklessly at insane speed and it cost someone their life. To the family and friends of the victim, my prayers and deepest condolences go out.

To my MS family, I implore you, do not get behind the wheel if you have had anything to drink. It is not worth it. Take a cab, Uber, Lyft, walk, whatever you have to do just don’t drink and drive.

Mahomes Family Moment of the Week:

#FreeMahomes pic.twitter.com/jxrGfQ7INd

— Chris Brockman (@chrisbrockman) October 29, 2021

Honorable Mention:

Jackson Mahomes is doing his bull shit and half assing a dap from his brother before a MNF game? Get this guy AHT of here pic.twitter.com/0rt0dn9ua0

— Boston Connor (@BostonConnr) November 2, 2021

Week 7 is in the books and this division is upside down and on its head. There is a lot of football left but teams are beginning to establish themselves and this is going to be a fun ride to the finish.
Let’s ride!

GRADES

Broncos
Going on the road is never easy but when you face a back-up quarterback that has not started in 2 years and a 3rd string running back, you would think your odd would go up, NOPE! Teddy Bridgewater was 23 of 33 (69.7%) for 187 yards and 2 touchdowns with a interception. Javonte Williams had 4 carries for 20 yards with 6 receptions for 32 yards and a touchdown. Courtland Sutton had 5 receptions for 68 yards. The defense had a sack and 3 tackles for loss. Brandon McManus was 2 for 2 on extra points. The Broncos started very slow and were down 10-0 at halftime and got killed against the run as the Browns ran for 182 yards.

Grade: D-

Chiefs
The Chiefs surrendered points on the Titans first 5 possessions and were down 27-0 at halftime. Patrick Mahomes was 20 of 35 (57.1%) for 206 yards and a interception with 6 carries for 35 yards and 2 fumbles with 1 fumble lost before he was pulled out of the game after a nasty hit that he needed help getting off the field. Chad Henne came in and was 11 for 16 (68.7%) for 82 yards. Darrell Williams had 5 carries for 20 yards with 3 receptions for 30 yards. Byron Pringle had 5 receptions for 73 yards. The defense had a sack and 5 tackles for loss with a interception. Harrison Butker was 1 for 2 on fieldgoals. The Chiefs were beat everyway you could imagine. NO BUENO!!!

Grade: F-

Raiders
This was the ultimate trap game for the Raiders. No Darren Waller and the Eagles came out and took a 7-0 lead. That was it. The Raiders scored 30 unanswered points and this one was over. Derek Carr was 31 of 34 (91.1%) for 323 yards and 2 touchdowns and a interception. Kenyon Drake had 14 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown with 3 receptions for 10 yards. Foster Moreau had 6 receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown. The defense had 2 sacks and 3 tackles for loss with 2 forced fumbles and recoveries. Daniel Carlson was 2 for 2 on fieldgoals and 3 for 4 on extra points. The Raiders harassed Jalen Hurts all game long and played a well rounded game.

Grade: A

PREDICTION

New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers a very good team and will come out a punch the Patriots in the mouth all game long.
Chargers 31 Patriots 20
Spread: Chargers -5
Over/Under: 49

Washington Football Team at Denver Broncos
This game is really, really hard to pick. Injuries and inconsistency from both teams.
Broncos 24 WFT 17
Spread: Broncos -3
Over/Under: 44

New York Giants at Kansas City Chiefs
This game will be a blood letting and will not be pretty.
Chiefs 38 Giants 17
Spread: Chiefs -9.5
Over/Under: 52.5
Last week: 2-1 Season: 14-10 (Bye: Las Vegas Raiders)

The division is a lot closer than most of us thought it would be at this point. With that said and so much parody, each week has become a little more exciting. Here’s to a fantastic finish!

Mahomes Family Moment of the Week

Say that again, FIRST-EVER🔥 https://t.co/teAbgAQWZs

— Brittany Matthews (@brittanylynne8) October 26, 2021

Honorable Mention

Pat legit hates his life lmfao pic.twitter.com/o8MLoffKel

— Jinx (@JinxTheTerrible) October 25, 2021

Boy, what a crazy week. From the bottom of the ocean to the top of the mountain, this division has seen just about everything. As soon as you think one team is taking off, they faulter and vice versa. This thing is turning into a flat out dog fight and I love it.
Let’s rock and roll.

GRADES

Chiefs
After being down 3 at halftime, the Chiefs came out and scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to blowout the WFT. Patrick Mahomes was 32 of 47 (68.1%) for 397 yards and 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions with 3 carries for 31 yards. Darrell Williams had 21 carries for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns with 3 receptions for 27 yards. Tyreek Hill had 9 receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown. The defense had 3 tackles for loss with a interception and a fumble recovery. Harrison Butker was 1 for 1 on fieldgoals and 4 for 4 on extra points. Though they came out slow and turned the ball over three times, they finished this game like a freight train.
Grade: B+

Chargers
This was bar none the worse game of the season so far for the Chargers. They were flat out mauled by the Ravens in every aspect of the game. Justin Herbert was 22 of 39 (56.9%) for 195 yards with a touchdown and a interception. He was also the leading rusher for the team with 2 carries for 12 yards (Yep, you read that right). Keenan Allen had 5 receptions for 50 yards. The defense had 3 sacks and 5 tackles for loss with 2 interceptions. Tristan Vizcaino was 0 for 1 on extra points (Kicking game still SUCKS). Overall, this was the epitome of failure.
Grade: F

Broncos
The Broncos started the season 3-0 playing teams that had a combined record of 0-6. After that, they are 0-3 against teams that have won a game. On Sunday the o-line and defense were flat out horrible and tried to get Bridgewater killed. He was 35 of 49 (71.4%) for 334 yards and 3 touchdowns and 3 interceptions with 2 carries for 9 yards and a fumble. Javonte Williams had 11 carries for 53 yards and 3 receptions for 15 yards. Noah Fant had 9 receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown. The defense had 2 sacks and a tackle for loss. Brandon McManus was 1 for 1 on fieldgoals and 3 for 3 on extra points. The coach challenged a few plays that were real head scratchers. The Broncos scored a few late touchdowns to make the score closer than the game really was.
Grade: D

Raiders
After the torrid week the Raiders went through, no one knew which team was going to show up for the game. Were they going to fall apart or were they going to come together. Well they came together and played a (66.7%) for 341 yards and 2 touchdowns. Josh Jacobs had 16 carries for 53 yards and a touchdown with 1 reception for 29 yards. Henry Ruggs had 3 receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown. The defense had 5 sacks and a tackle for loss with 3 interceptions and fumble recovery. Daniel Carlson was 2 of 3 fieldgoals and 4 of 4 on extra points. Interim Head Coach Rich Bisaccia earned his first win as he turned the dogs lose and let his Coordinators actually do their jobs, Bravo!
Grade: A

PREDICTIONS

Denver Broncos at Cleveland Browns
This is really a hard game to predict. The injuries to both teams are going to effect the outcome. Which ever team is healthy will win.
Browns 23 Broncos 21
Spread: Broncos +4.5
Over/Under: 43

Kansas City Chiefs at Tennessee Titans
This game will be all about weather the Titans can run the ball or if the Chiefs can throw it. This game is going to be a true slobberknocker.
Chiefs 35 Titans 21
Spread: Chiefs -4.5
Over/Under: 56.5

Philadelphia Eagles at Las Vegas Raiders
This should be a shootout and we should see fireworks from beginning to end. The team that can play some defense when it counts will win.
Raiders 31 Eagles 20
Spread: Raiders -3
Over/Under: 48.5
Last Week: 2-1 Season: 12-9 (Bye: Los Angles Chargers)

1 game separates the entire division. This ride is going to be fantastic or is going to make you break your remote. Either way, it is going to be fun.

Ok PEOPLE that should not be an interception on the QB… that should be a fumble or anything else.. just putting it out there.. GO CHIEFS..

— Randi Mahomes (@tootgail) October 17, 2021

@jacksonmahomes

GUYS WERE ALMOST AT 1M

♬ Classic – MKTO

This has been one of the worst weeks for the Raiders and RaiderNation. This was the season that felt different, felt good, felt right. The first three weeks of the season had us all asking the question, is this the year? Will they really do it this year? Are they going to really get back into the playoffs?

Then the last two weeks happened and we were all left with that oh so familiar feeling in our guts, here we go again. Losing to a division rival is never good but to be down 21-0 at halftime says it all. You take the loss with a grain of salt and move on knowing you have a chance to bounce back the following week against a sub-par team in your house. Instead, you lose to a rookie quarterback and an offense that put up 252 total yards for the game and lose by double digits. Did I mention it was to a rookie quarterback?

During the game, I kept saying that the team had quit on him. From the way they were playing it just seemed like their hearts were not into it. Like something was bothering them. Even the post game interviews seemed like they were just giving the company line with no real feeling.

Well, in the middle of Monday Night Football it happened. Jon Gruden resigned. The Raiders have been a sub-par team every since Gruden took over (22-31) but this clown show finally came to a painful and much needed end.

When the report came out that he had made racist comments about NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith, a lot of his former players came to his defense to include Mr. Raider himself, Tim Brown saying “I’ve heard Jon use the term rubber lips before, meaning that this guy’s double-talking, or he’s doing whatever. That’s just a term that he uses.” Considering what Gruden actually wrote, “Dumboriss Smith has lips the size of Michelin tires”, and knowing the content as to how he has used this term in the past, most of us gave him the benefit of the doubt. Boy, were we ever wrong.

The skies went from ugly to pitch black when the rest of the emails came out and were forwarded to Mark Davis and the Raiders. To know that this leader of men was so callous, bigoted, racist, homophobic and misogynistic is down right sickening. This team has suffered some lows but this is rock bottom. Al Davis turned over in his grave when this came to light. Did he forget what Mr. Davis and the Raiders organization has stood for over the years (While the AFL Commissioner, Mr. Davis drafted the first African American Quarterback in the first round in either league. He hired the first African American Referee. He hired the First African American Head Coach. He hired the first Latino Head Coach. He hired the first Female CEO)?

One of the things that I have always hung my hat on is the Raiders don’t care if you are purple, female and from Mars, if you can play and help the team, they will give you a shot. What am I and the rest of the fans to think not to even mention the team, executives and administrative staff that he has let down.

The shear thought that 59 of the 79 (74.6%) players on this team (Active, Practice Squad and IR) are Black, of color or gay. How do these guys feel now? To find out the guy that they have followed into battle and in a lot of cases came to play for, what he really feels about them. They all have to feel betrayed to a degree. The fallout to his actions will follow him but it will follow the Raiders as well and that is the part that really hurts especially when you consider that he did this while working for ESPN. The Raiders had to address the situation and will forever be the scapegoats for his actions but ESPN and the NFL are the real culprits and get to walk away smelling like roses which is straight BULLSHIT.

MS is a place where we come and know we are not going to agree, going to say some pretty bad things about each other and the teams we support and give any and everyone shit about everything. We are also crazy supportive of each other, helpful and crazy protective of this place. (I just got the feel of the old Under Armour commercials, “We must protect this house!”) With that said, this thing with Gruden and the Raiders is really a slap in the face and I expect you guys to give us shit about it for years. I also hope that this kind of crap comes to an end one day. In the end, we are all human…..well most of us.

GRADES

Broncos
They were shitty against a shitty team.
Grade: D

Raiders
They were shittier against a shittier team.
Grade: F-

Chiefs
They were shitty against a good team.
Grade: D

Chargers
They were good against a good team.
Grade: A

PREDICTIONS
Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens
This will be a great test for the Chargers as the Ravens have won 4 straight.
Ravens 30 Chargers 21
Spread: Chargers +3
Over/Under: 51.5

Kansas City Chiefs at Washington Football Team
The Chiefs are going to be out for blood in this game.
Chiefs 35 WFT 20
Spread: Chiefs -6.5
Over/Under: 55.5

Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos
This is going to be flat out UGLY!
Broncos 31 Raiders 13
Spread: Broncos +3.5
Over/Under: 44
Last Week: 2-2 Season: 10-8

You all know this article would not be complete without me posting my tag line: FUCK GRUDEN!!!