The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Oakland Raiders in NFL Week 17 action. What five bold predictions can be made for the game and what should fans be on the lookout for throughout the game?
1. Jeremy Maclin Torches the Raiders for 125 Yards, Two Touchdowns
One of the biggest free agency acquistions this year was wide receiver Jeremy Maclin being picked up by the Chiefs. He has been the answer to the wide receiver woes that the Chiefs had last season. Maclin will finish the regular season off on a high note with 125 yards and two touchdown against an inconsistent Oakland secondary.
2. Derek Carr Throws for at Least 300 Yards and Three Touchdowns
Oakland has finally found their long-term franchise quarterback in Derek Carr and the future is very bright. He will finish the 2015 season with a big game, throwing for at least 300 yards and three touchdowns. Carr has superstar potential and the Raiders have to be excited about the long-term picture that the team has painted.
3. Kansas City's Defense Forces at Least Three Turnovers
There are a few different reasons that the Chiefs have made such a run late in the season and one of them is because they have a very talented defense. They will show their full talent this week against the Raiders. Kansas City will force at least three turnovers in the game and will put themselves in a great position to pull out a win.
4. Amari Cooper Finishes His Rookie Season with a Bang
While the Chiefs have a solid defense, they will not be able to cover Amari Cooper throughout this week's game. Cooper will finish his rookie season with a bang and put himself in a position to receive some votes for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Oakland has found their long-term No. 1 target for Carr and Cooper has legitimate superstar potential.
5. Kansas City Wins in a Close Game
Neither team has a huge advantage over the other, but the Chiefs are the better all-around team. They are one of the hottest teams in all of football and will pull out a close and hard-fought win this week against the Raiders. Kansas City will finish the season at 11-5, while the Raiders will fall to 7-9 to finish the season.
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