Las Vegas Raiders at Chiefs 2022 Week 5: Bold Predictions

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders throws under pressure from defensive end Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs during their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 41-14. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders throws under pressure from defensive end Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs during their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 41-14. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 22: Running back Josh Jacobs #28 of the Las Vegas Raiders dives for the end zone against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 22: Running back Josh Jacobs #28 of the Las Vegas Raiders dives for the end zone against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 22, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /

Las Vegas Raiders at Chiefs 2022 Week 5: Bold Predictions

Jacobs finishes with 200 combined yards, rushing TD, and receiving TD

The Chiefs are allowing the fewest rushing yards per game this season (65.8), but they rank just 27th against the pass (263.8 YPG allowed). Thankfully for the Raiders, they have a motivated threat in the backfield that can exploit defenses in both ways. Better yet, he’s coming off a career-high performance in Week 4.

Josh McDaniels finally leaned into the run game in their 32-23 win over the Denver Broncos last week. There should be no concern around McDaniels opting into a complete 180 in this significant Monday night matchup. Josh Jacobs finished with a combined 175 total yards and two touchdowns, but we’re predicting the best is yet to come.

With the Raiders motivated to outduel the team that many consider the best in the division, Jacobs will play a vital role in the victory. Las Vegas running back will surpass his career-high performance from last week, posting a combined 200 yards while finding the endzone twice, once through the air and another on the ground.