Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs: 3 Raiders to watch in Week 10

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) makes a touchdown catch over Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Johnathan Abram (24) in the first half at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford.Nyg Vs Lvr
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) makes a touchdown catch over Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Johnathan Abram (24) in the first half at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford.Nyg Vs Lvr
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Oct 24, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) celebrates after a 4-yard touchdown run against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Eagles 33-22. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) celebrates after a 4-yard touchdown run against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Eagles 33-22. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs: 3 Raiders to watch in Week 10

Josh Jacobs/Kenyan Drake

I’m putting the duo of Josh Jacobs and Kenyan Drake on here because even Josh Jacobs sees them as a 1a/1b type situation instead of a starter and backup relationship.  A ton of people questioned the signing of Kenyan Drake in the offseason, especially with Josh Jacobs just coming off two straight 1,000 yard seasons to start his career, but he has been outstanding as of late.

The truth is that Josh Jacobs’s numbers have been declining since his stellar rookie season, and he misses a handful of games a year and limps off the field of play a ton during games. Drake is here to keep him fresh, and both men had strong efforts against the New York Giants this past weekend.

The Raiders needed to have somebody who could not only compliment Jacobs the way that Drake does but also can take over as the lead back if Jacobs misses time as he did at the beginning of the season. This is a good problem to have, and on Sunday night, both men could be a big problem for this Chiefs defense.

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