By james art The Chiefs are the best team in football. Their attack isn’t explosive, but it’s super effective. This makes it difficult for them to consistently win by a large margin. This week they return to the site of Super Bowl LVIII to face the Las Vegas Raiders.
Week 8 at Las Vegas Raiders, 3:25 p.m. CT (CBS)
Catch up on what you need to know from this week for the Chiefs … and it’s all about DeAndre Hopkins:
Hopkins is ready to use “massive” hands to elevate the offense
“His hands are phenomenal,” offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said of Hopkins. “I think he has one of the fewest sacks in NFL history. The experience he has, he understands and he’s seen a bunch of different defenses. That is valuable.”
What can the Chiefs expect from the new receiver?
The 6-foot-1, 212-pound Hopkins is a strong receiver when running perimeter routes, which is exactly what the Chiefs need.
Trade degrees: The Chiefs are getting Patrick Mahomes the help he desperately needs
The Chiefs had to make a move, and they might have acquired the biggest name left on the market.
Here are DeAndre Hopkins’ first practice replays as a member of the Chiefs. pic.twitter.com/FVbS3PVoAO
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) October 24, 2024
Raiders Intelligence
Tom Brady’s Raiders to-do list
While Brady’s role with the Raiders has yet to be finalized, one can already put together a to-do list for him as this offseason rolls around.
Raiders sign QB Desmond Ridder after Aidan O’Connell’s injury
Ridder was waived off the Arizona Cardinals practice squad and will join the Raiders for Week 8.
Raiders rookie Brock Bowers’ YAC secret?
The Raiders’ QBs are as amazed by the rookie’s ability to gain yards after the catch as everyone else.
Aidan O’Connell is expected to miss 4-6 weeks
O’Connell was placed on injured reserve and the quarterback is expected to be out four to six weeks after suffering a fractured thumb.
How good are the bosses?
Check out Austin Mock’s 2024 NFL predictions, where you’ll find the probability that each team will capture their division, make the playoffs and win the Super Bowl. Projections are based on 100,000 simulations of the remainder of the season, which take into account each team’s projected strength, current health, as well as its remaining schedule.
(Top photo of DeAndre Hopkins: Denny Simmons/Imagn Images)