**Holding Carr in check: **Raiders QB Derek Carr has a 1-4 career record against the Chiefs, with 6 TDs and 5 INTs.
**King of the takeaway: ** The Chiefs lead the league in takeaways (25) and turnover differential (+14).
**Good matchup for Ware?: **Chiefs RB Spencer Ware's only 100+ yard rushing game this year came in Week 6 against Oakland (131 rush yards).
**Will Maclin play?: **WR Jeremy Maclin (groin injury) hasn't played since Week 9 against Jacksonville. On Tuesday, Andy Reid said he's 'optimistic' Maclin will play Thursday against Oakland.
**Achilles heel: ** Kansas City's defense allows 263.0 pass yards per game (11th-most in NFL) and 121.9 rush yards per game (6th-most).