5 Games That the Las Vegas Raiders Need To Win in 2021

3. Week 9 vs the Kansas City Chiefs

It's no secret that the Las Vegas Raiders will need to make it through the Kansas City Chiefs to make it to the playoffs. Sure, they were able to hand the Chiefs their lone loss of the regular season last year, but who knows if that could happen again. This game against the Chiefs tests the Raiders' playoff chances and their ability to hang with quality opponents.

With that being said, this time the Raiders will have the combination of Kenyan Drake and Joshua Jacobs to work with, which could do a lot to help chew the clock and slowly march the ball down the field. Quarterback Derek Carr also has a few new wide receivers as well, making it easier for him to move the ball. If nothing else, the Raiders have a chance to win this game; they just need to play smart football.