# Kansas City Chiefs FACE Raiders Rookie QB in MUST-WIN Finale? Chiefs Playoff Fate at Risk

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Podcast: [Locked On Chiefs - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City Chiefs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-chiefs-daily-podcast-on-the-kansas-city-chiefs-52262)
Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Kansas City Chiefs gear up for a pivotal Week 18 showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. Will playoff dreams hinge on a must-win finale? Chris Clark and Ryan Tracy dissect the high stakes, ponder whether the Chiefs will need this victory to secure seeding, and spotlight the looming quarterback question: could rookie Fernando Mendoza get the start over Kirk Cousins for the Raiders? They break down the Raiders' revamped ground attack featuring Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington, analyze the impact of big-money additions like Tyler Linderbaum, and question Maxx Crosby’s status after offseason trade speculation. The duo examines how the Chiefs’ offense, with playmakers like Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Kenneth Walker, stacks up against a youthful, retooled Raiders defense. Can Patrick Mahomes and company exploit mismatches, or will the Raiders’ fresh faces create unexpected hurdles?

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