A 41-14 win generally helps your status in the Power Rankings, but the Chiefs are getting complimented again for the first time in like 2 months. And yeah maybe the Raiders aren't actually that great, but beggars can't be choosers. Here's what the Power Rankings are saying about the Chiefs going into Week 11:
ESPN -- #8
This game looms large in determining the AFC West champion, particularly because the Chargers beat the Chiefs in Week 3 at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs moved into sole possession of first place by beating the Raiders on Sunday night, but Kansas City is just a half-game up on both the Chargers and Raiders. The Chiefs have plenty of work to do to secure their sixth straight division title, but this Thursday night game looks pivotal.
NFL.com -- #7
Patrick Mahomes back? Patrick Mahomes back! There was reason for extreme optimism around Chiefs Kingdom after Mahomes looked unstoppable in a 41-17 beatdown of the Raiders in Vegas. This was the vintage Kansas City offense that had been missing for most of the season, and it all centered around the former MVP behind center: Mahomes finished with 35 completions on 50 passing attempts for 406 yards, five touchdowns and zero turnovers.
CBS Sports -- #10
Are they back? Patrick Mahomes and the offense sure seemed like it against the Raiders. They are ready to make a real run.
Yahoo Sports -- #9
Everything was good for the Chiefs on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes was patient and carved up the Raiders. Tyreek Hill looked healthy and explosive. Travis Kelce punished the Raiders underneath. Darrel Williams gave Kansas City an added dimension it needs. The defense was very good. Now we have to see if the Chiefs are ready to play like this every week, or if that was a one-week spike.
USA Today -- #10
He may not be the most dominant blocker ever – yada, yada – but Travis Kelce's argument as the best tight end in league history continues to gain steam now that he's surpassed Rob Gronkowski with his 34th 100-yard receiving game, most all-time.
Bleacher Report -- #8
After two months of turnover-prone offense and non-existent defense, the Chiefs finally looked on Sunday night like the two-time defending AFC champions.
Sporting News -- #9
The Chiefs went into a home-like game in Las Vegas to get well by bringing out a more balanced and patient offense they needed for Patrick Mahomes. Just as important, their defense stepped up again with a strong complementary effort, a good sign for the second half.
FanSided -- #7
If that’s the Chiefs team we see going forward, the AFC has a major problem.
