Our Chiefs vs Raiders preview covers the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, total, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch for the NFL Week 4 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) and the Las Vegas Raiders (3-0) on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV. Kickoff is 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT), and the game airs on CBS.
Week 4 storyline: This is the only Week 4 game between two unbeaten teams. The 3-0 Chiefs visit the 3-0 Raiders with first place in the AFC West on the line, and AP asked whether the Raiders’ fast start means Allegiant Stadium is no longer “Arrowhead West.” Rookie head coach Klint Kubiak and veteran QB Kirk Cousins have already matched Las Vegas’ three wins from all of 2025.
As of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET), DraftKings via ESPN lists the Chiefs as 4.5-point favorites over the Raiders, with the moneyline at Chiefs -225 / Raiders +185 and the over/under at 47.5. Since the open, the spread has moved from KC -5.5 to KC -4.5 and the total has moved from 43.5 to 47.5. Below are the full Chiefs vs Raiders odds, both team previews, the official Week 4 injury report and TV details.
Chiefs vs Raiders Odds & Preview Info
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders |
| Records | Chiefs 3-0 (1-0 road) · Raiders 3-0 (1-0 home) |
| Spread | Chiefs -4.5 (-115) · Raiders +4.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | Chiefs -225 · Raiders +185 |
| Total | 47.5 (Over -115 / Under -105) |
| Venue | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV |
| Date/Time | Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT) |
| TV | CBS |
| Head Coaches | Chiefs: Andy Reid · Raiders: Klint Kubiak |
| Quarterbacks | Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes · Raiders: Kirk Cousins |
Odds: DraftKings via ESPN as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET). Opening line: KC -5.5, total 43.5, moneyline Chiefs -258 / Raiders +210. Line movement: the spread has moved from KC -5.5 to KC -4.5, and the total has moved from 43.5 to 47.5; the moneyline has gone from Chiefs -258 / Raiders +210 at the open to Chiefs -225 / Raiders +185. The DraftKings line has unchanged since this preview first ran on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Lines can move before kickoff.
Kansas City Chiefs Preview
Season so far: Kansas City beat Denver 31-10 as Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards in his Chiefs debut, and beat Indianapolis 33-30 in overtime on Harrison Butker’s field goal as time expired. The Chiefs won 24-10 at Miami in Week 3 (AP). They have scored 88 points and allowed 50.
Quarterback and key players: Patrick Mahomes, back from surgery on his left knee, is 67 of 98 for 812 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions (ESPN, AP), and he practiced fully Friday. Walker, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, leads the NFL with 360 rushing yards. Travis Kelce has 14 catches for 231 yards and two touchdowns, and Rashee Rice had 88 yards in Week 3. Nick Bolton has 28 tackles.
This week: Reid said LT Josh Simmons, who has not practiced with the team since Aug. 17, is recovering from a bulging disk; Simmons is out again (ESPN). S Chamarri Conner, DT Chris Jones and CB L’Jarius Sneed were full participants Friday with no designation.
Las Vegas Raiders Preview
Season so far: Las Vegas beat Miami 27-13 and won 26-14 at the Chargers. In Week 3 the Raiders came back from 11 points down in the second half to win 35-27 at New Orleans (AP). They have scored 88 points and allowed 54.
Quarterback and key players: Cousins, 38, acquired from Atlanta as a bridge to No. 1 overall selection Fernando Mendoza, is 62 of 92 for 661 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions (ESPN, AP). Ashton Jeanty has 206 rushing yards. Brock Bowers made his season debut in Week 3 and caught 10 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown. Tre Tucker leads the team with 189 receiving yards. Malcolm Koonce has 2.5 sacks and Nakobe Dean has 27 tackles.
This week: ESPN broke down how Kubiak has made the Raiders’ offense “almost unrecognizable” through three games. Bowers was limited Friday but has no designation. Las Vegas placed WR Dont’e Thornton Jr. on injured reserve, joining WR Jack Bech (fractured forearm).
Chiefs vs Raiders Key Injuries
Source: the official final Week 4 injury reports released Friday, Oct. 2, as posted on NFL.com, with injured reserve moves from ESPN’s injury tracker and context from team sites and ESPN. Practice notes refer to Friday’s session. Players not listed below carry no game designation.
Kansas City Chiefs — Out: OT Josh Simmons (back) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: none · Injured reserve (ESPN): no notable recent IR moves listed.
Las Vegas Raiders — Out: G Jackson Powers-Johnson (groin) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: QB Aidan O’Connell (personal, did not practice Friday) · Injured reserve (ESPN): WR Dont’e Thornton Jr. (undisclosed); WR Jack Bech (forearm).
Context: Raiders G Jackson Powers-Johnson (groin) is out, and backup QB Aidan O’Connell (personal) is questionable. S Treydan Stukes, listed as out earlier in the week, was a full participant Friday. For Kansas City, DT Omarr Norman-Lott (ACL) remains out per ESPN.
Chiefs vs Raiders Key Matchup Notes
- First place in the AFC West: The winner will be 4-0 and alone atop the division.
- Walker vs the Raiders run defense: The league’s leading rusher faces a Las Vegas defense that has allowed 18 points per game.
- Cousins’ red-zone passing: Cousins has nine touchdown passes, and Bowers is available.
- Kansas City’s left tackle spot: Simmons is out again, so the Chiefs face Koonce and the Las Vegas pass rush without their starting LT.
- Market snapshot: DraftKings opened KC -5.5 with a 43.5 total and now shows KC -4.5 and 47.5 (DraftKings via ESPN, as of 7:01 AM PT Saturday).
Kickoff, Venue & How to Watch Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT)
- Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
- TV / Streaming: CBS (regional broadcast; check local listings). Streaming: Paramount+ carries the local CBS feed, NFL+ streams local games on phones and tablets, and out-of-market viewers can use NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube / YouTube TV
Where to watch: the Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders game airs on CBS at 4:25 PM ET. Final inactives are released about 90 minutes before kickoff.
This preview is for informational purposes only. It reports odds, injury designations and broadcast details from DraftKings via ESPN, NFL.com, team sites, ESPN and AP, and it does not offer betting advice. Odds, injury statuses and inactives can change before kickoff, so confirm with official sources. If you gamble, do so legally and responsibly; help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Information current as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET) for the Chiefs vs Raiders game on October 4, 2026.