AFC West Week 14 preview and predictions: Raiders get back on track

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders reacts after Josh Jacobs #28 ran in for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at RingCentral Coliseum on November 03, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders reacts after Josh Jacobs #28 ran in for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at RingCentral Coliseum on November 03, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 20: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled by Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots in the first half during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 20: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled by Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots in the first half during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots

Last but not least we have the possible game of the week, the AFC West leading Kansas City Chiefs (8-4) vs the New England Patriots (10-2) in what should be a hotly contested battle in Foxborough.

The Chiefs have not looked as dominant as last year, with a defense that has looked average at best, as well as last year’s MVP Patrick Mahomes looking well below his usual self the past couple of weeks, this one could be up in the air. The Patriots having one of the better defenses in the league, and will look to pressure and hound Mahomes often.

Although quarterback Tom Brady has not looked as great as recent seasons, and that goes for the entire Patriots offense, the defense should do just enough to eek out a victory here.Remember, Mahomes struggled at times against the Raiders this past weekend, throwing for a career-low 175 yards, and the Patriots defense is much better than the Silver and Black’s.

Prediction: Patriots 24, Chiefs 17

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