LAS VEGAS, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders faced a different opponent this week as they hosted the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, the reigning world champions.
While the opponent was different, unfortunately for Raider Nation, the outcome was the same.
Crucial unforced errors, penalties, execution errors by multiple players, and head-scratching coaching decisions once again doomed the Raiders (2-6) in a 27-20 loss.
Once again, with OC Luke Getsy scripting the early plays, the Raiders came out on fire.
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But once the script ended, Silver and Black proved they were not improvisers, and the creative and effective attack stalled.
Our latest episode of the Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast offers a complete recap of today’s game at Allegiant Stadium, against the Kansas City Chiefs.
You can watch the entire podcast below:
Early on, the creativity of play calling and utilization of so many diverse and talented players had the well-respected Chiefs defense guessing and even had the Raiders with the lead.
Once the Raiders shot out of the cannon, the offense essentially stalled with stars like WR Jakobi Meyers and rookie sensational TE Brock Bowers disappearing like a famed magic show just a few blocks away on the strip.
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Both men magically reappeared at the end of the game when they couldn’t make a difference.
Yet again, the tired mantra of the season of turnovers, execution, penalties, and, to be nice, questionable offensive play calling left the guestimated 30% of Allegiant Stadium that were cheering for the home team, wondering what they had just seen.
This Raiders team is desperate for an offensive identity. They faced first and goal at the three and were unable to punch it in this week, and they faced first and goal last week and came away with no points.
They simply do not make the necessary offensive adjustments you see his coworker Patrick Graham make on the defensive side or any other successful coordinator on any side of the ball.
Raider Nation’s frustration is mounting. They see what this offense can do, the early drives this and other weeks, so they know that this team can get it done.
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But they don’t.
The Raiders head to Cincinnati next week to face the Bengals, and one thing is certain. With bye week coming after that something has to be done.
What? That remains to be seen, but even with all of the injuries, this team has far too much talent to be 2-6.
Even tonight versus the world champions was a winnable game, but they didn’t.
The defense, decimated by major injuries, is doing more than its share to win. The Raiders’ unimpressive record has only seen one game in which Patrick Graham’s side of the ball failed: the Carolina Panthers game. It is now time for the offense to show up and do its job.
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Al Davis taught Bill Parcells, who ultimately taught Bill Belichick the saying that the Patriots legendary General is famous for: “Do your job.”
Right now, Raider Nation should be collectively asking about the offense doing their job.
Why? Because they aren’t.
There is plenty of blame to pass around; not one player or coach is exempt, but with nine games remaining, you can’t just let it go.
Something has to be done. The Raiders’ offense must follow Al Davis’s commandment to “Do your job.”
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The No. 1 Arizona Wildcats play against the Kansas State Wildcats in a Big 12 basketball game tonight. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. CT on FS1. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV. Alternatively, fans can purchase a monthly subscription offered by Fubo TV/Sling.
The Arizona squad has played at a high level this season, as it enters this matchup with a 14-0 record. The team is coming off a 97-78 win against the Utah Utes.
In order to win tonight’s game, Arizona will need to rely on its forward Koa Peat. He leads the team in scoring this season, as he averages more than 14 points per game.
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The Kansas State squad enters this matchup with a 9-5 record, but the team is coming off an 83-73 loss against BYU.
In order to bounce back tonight, Kansas State will need a great performance from its guard P.J. Haggerty. He averages 23 points per game, which leads the team.
Fans can watch this Big 12 basketball game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV. Alternatively, fans can purchase a monthly subscription offered by Fubo TV/Sling.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Darryn Peterson scored 32 points, including three crucial free throws in regulation to tie the game, and No. 22 Kansas erased a double-digit deficit to outlast TCU 104-100 in overtime on Tuesday night.
Kansas (11-4, 1-1 Big 12) trailed by 16 points midway through the second half, but cut the TCU lead to three with 34 seconds left in regulation.
The Jayhawks’ next trip down the court was fruitless, leading to a foul and two free throws by TCU’s Liutauras Lelevicius. Kansas’ Flory Bidunga cut the lead back to three on a tip in with just over six seconds remaining.
After a turnover on the ensuing TCU inbounds play, the Jayhawks got the ball to Peterson, who drew a foul beyond the arc and knocked down all three free throws to tie the game at the end of regulation.
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Kansas held the lead throughout overtime and ultimately secured the game at the free-throw line, converting 9 of 11. TCU (11-4, 1-1) went 2 for 4 in the same frame. Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. scored nine of his 18 points during overtime.
Lelevicius led the Horned Frogs with a career-high 23 points. He shot 7 for 9 and hit five 3-pointers, another career high. He entered the game averaging just 8.5 points per game and shooting 35.8% from 3-point range.
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Lelevicius outscored sophomore David Punch, who recorded his 10th consecutive double-digit performance with 20 points. He also pulled down a team-high nine rebounds.
Tre White and Bidunga also finished in double figures for the Jayhawks, recording 22 and 16, respectively.
Up next
Kansas: Plays at West Virginia on Saturday.
TCU: Hosts Arizona on Saturday.
Find more TCU coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.
Kansas State football’s transfer portal needs, what to know
K-State reporter Wyatt Wheeler breaks down the Wildcats’ needs and key information ahead of the transfer portal window opening.
MANHATTAN — Right when you thought Kansas State football might be done for the day, the Wildcats landed a seventh commitment from the transfer portal on Monday, Jan. 5.
Gardner-Webb defensive tackle De’Arieun Hicks committed to K-State, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. The 6-foot-4, 285-pounder has three years of eligibility and totaled 21 tackles, with 4.5 being for a loss in 2025.
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Hicks reportedly had a visit to Iowa State on Monday, after spending Jan. 3 with the Wildcats, and he chose to play football in Manhattan.
Hicks was a standout for the FCS program out of the Big South, playing 373 snaps and making four starts on the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ defensive line. He was the Big South’s sixth-highest graded defensive lineman, according to Pro Football Focus, with the league’s 12th-best pass rush grade.
Hicks totaled 10 pressures, with seven quarterback hurries and a pair of sacks across 12 games.
Out of high school in Richmond, Indiana, Hicks wasn’t given a grade by 247Sports.
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Kansas State was in desperate need of defensive linemen from the transfer portal following the departures of Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder and Andy Burburija, the latter of whom reopened his recruitment after initially signing with the Wildcats. The Wildcats also signed Adrian Bekibele, Kingston Hall and Carnell Jackson Jr. during December’s signing period.
Hicks’ size is certainly appealing, giving the Wildcats a solid prospect to develop. Given the Wildcats’ need at the position, Hicks could have an opportunity to get on the field quickly.
Hicks joins Oklahoma State running back Rodney Fields Jr., Texas A&M receiver Izaiah Williams, Illinois corner Kaleb Patterson, Oklahoma State linebacker Jacobi Oliphant, Miami (Ohio) safety Koy Beasley and Missouri offensive lineman Keiton Jones as those who committed to the Wildcats on Monday.
Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at @WyattWheeler_, contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at wwheeler@usatodayco.com
