The Raiders are a giant 9.5-point underdog in this week's game, likely creating an extreme passing game script.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.The Raiders O-line ranks as the best in football this year in pass protection, which has a strong effect on all passing game stats across the board.Kansas City's defense ranks as the 9th-worst in the league this year when it comes to causing interceptions, averaging a mere 0.61 per game.As it relates to safeties rushing the passer, Kansas City's safety corps has been terrible this year, profiling as the worst in the NFL.
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