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Chiefs Stats and Milestones for Week 8 vs. Raiders
For the second time this season, the Kansas City Chiefs are squaring off against a bitter rival from the AFC West. They’ll face the Las Vegas Raiders for the first time, though, since getting upset on Christmas Day late last year.
Revenge could be in the cards for Kansas City, who boasts a perfect 6-0 record entering Sunday’s play. The NFL’s last undefeated team is nursing a multitude of injuries, but the other sideline features a Las Vegas team that simply hasn’t lived up to expectations this season. Andy Reid’s team is heavily favored in this one, and several players could make positive individual strides along the way with big-time performances.
Let’s take a look at some of the most intriguing stats and milestones within reach for the Chiefs in Week 8.
Information courtesy of the Chiefs’ official Week 8 game notes.
Even with players like Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, Rashee Rice and Isiah Pacheco missing extended periods of time this year, tight end Travis Kelce has yet to find the end zone. It’s not that the 35-year-old isn’t making an impact, but his statistical production has wavered throughout the season. It doesn’t help that quarterback Patrick Mahomes has just six passing touchdowns in six games. If the two can finally connect for a score on Sunday, they’ll pass Drew Brees and Jimmy Graham for sole possession of third place on the all-time list of quarterback-tight end touchdowns. It’s something that’s been rehashed multiple times, but perhaps this is the week.
Despite making another quality impact last weekend against the San Francisco 49ers, defensive tackle Chris Jones had just one tackle and didn’t log a sack. The Kansas City defense appreciates his contributions, but could Week 8 see him get to the quarterback for the first time this month? Should he get a half-sack or full sack of Gardner Minshew on Sunday, Jones will break a tie with Justin Houston for the fourth-most in franchise history. Jones is already a Chiefs Hall of Famer – it’s only a matter of time before he passes Houston (and Neil Smith, who he’s eight and a half sacks behind for third place).
Last week was a quiet one for Harrison Butker, who made all four of his extra point attempts but didn’t have to try a single field goal at Levi’s Stadium. In each of the two games prior, he had a chance to connect from 50-plus yards out but missed both of them. With a long-distance make in Week 8, Butker would put himself in a tie with Greg Zuerlein of the New York Jets for the sixth-most since Butker entered the league back in 2017. Butker is 17-for-19 in his career against the Raiders, so he might stand a decent chance this weekend.
This one is a streak that will be continued on Sunday, although it’s still several weeks away from potentially meaning anything serious in the record books. With an assumed start against the Raiders in Week 8, center Creed Humphrey will extend his current stretch of consecutive games started to begin a Chiefs career to 58. Cornerback Brandon Carr is in second place at 64, so there’s a chance that Humphrey passes him up later this season. Week 15’s game against the Cleveland Browns may carry a bit more importance in that regard for the former second-round pick.
Read More: Chiefs Activate WR Montrell Washington from Practice Squad for Week 8 vs. Raiders
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Woman killed, man hurt in shooting early Thursday in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A woman was killed and a man was injured in a shooting just after midnight Thursday in Kansas City, police said.
Kansas City police officers were called to a home on Wallace Avenue near Wilson Road just after 12:45 a.m. Thursday to investigate a report of a shooting.
Officers were directed to the back yard of a house and found a woman who had been fatally shot. The victim’s name has not yet been released.
While they were at the scene, police learned that a man, who had also been shot, was taken to a hospital by private car. His injuries are not considered to be life-threatening, police said.
Based on preliminary information, police believe the shooting happened after a fight broke out between multiple people.
There have been no arrests as of Thursday morning, and police have not shared a description of the suspect. Police said detectives and crime scene personnel were canvassing the area for witnesses and gathering surveillance video and other evidence.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call KCPD’s Homicide Unit at 816-234-5043 or call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.
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Where to watch Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians: TV channel, start time, streaming for Apr. 8
What to know about MLB’s ABS robot umpire strike zone system
MLB launches ABS challenge system as players test robot umpire calls in a groundbreaking season.
Baseball is back and finding what channel your favorite team is playing on has become a little bit more confusing since MLB announced plans to produce and distribute broadcasts for nearly a third of the league.
We’re here to help. Here’s everything you need to know Wednesday as the Kansas City Royals visit the Cleveland Guardians.
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What time is Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians?
First pitch between the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, Apr. 8.
How to watch Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:32 a.m.
- Matchup: KC at CLE
- Date: Wednesday, Apr. 8
- Time: 1:10 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Progressive Field
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- TV: Guardians.TV and Royals.TV
- Streaming: MLB.TV on Fubo
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MLB scores, results
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