Raiders' new addition frustrates Patrick Mahomes in first half vs. Chiefs
The Las Vegas Raiders controlled most of the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs. That was largely in part to the performance of their defensive line. Maxx Crosby and Chandler Jones absolute dominated the Chiefs' offensive line. Jones was consistently taking Chiefs' OT Orlando Brown Jr.'s lunch money. Brown Jr. was no match for […]
The Las Vegas Raiders controlled most of the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs. That was largely in part to the performance of their defensive line.
Maxx Crosby and Chandler Jones absolute dominated the Chiefs' offensive line.
Jones was consistently taking Chiefs' OT Orlando Brown Jr.'s lunch money. Brown Jr. was no match for the former Pro Bowler.
The Raiders' duo got consistent pressure on Patrick Mahomes. You could tell that the Chiefs' star QB was frustrated at times. The entire defensive unit for the Raiders played really well against one of the most talented offenses in the NFL.
Mahomes has played like an MVP candidate so far this season, and the Las Vegas defense held them in check for most of the first half.
Crosby had two sacks for the Raiders.
Jones, their prized off-season addition on defense, had multiple pressures that caused scrambles or throwaways by Mahomes.
In every facet, the defensive line for the Raiders was dominant.
The Raiders lead the Chiefs 20-10 at the half. If the Raiders can continue this domination upfront, they can get a m massive divisional win.
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