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Quick Take: Chiefs (1-10) at Raiders (3-8)

Last meeting
Darren McFadden rushed for 164 yards and a touchdown to lead the Raiders past the Chiefs, 23-8, in Week 2.

Streaks
The Chiefs have won nine of the past 11, and are the only AFC West team to lead the all-time series against the Raiders, 50-44-2.

Last week
The host Chiefs lost to the Bills, 54-31. ... The Raiders had a convincing win on the road, beating the Broncos, 31-10.

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Keep your eye on ...
Gonzo going nuts:Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez extended his reception streak to 126 games, the second longest in NFL history for a tight end (Ozzie Newsome 150). Gonzalez set a record for tight ends last week with his 25th career 100-yard receiving games. Gonzalez has three touchdowns in his last three games.

The Raiders rushing attack: The Raiders had 300 rushing yards in their win over the Chiefs in Week 2. McFadden led the way with 164 rushing yards, and Michael Bush replaced injured running back Justin Fargas and finished with 90 yards.

Can Ryan inspire the Raiders D again?: The Raiders defense -- perhaps inspired by fiery defensive coordinator Rob Ryan's impassioned tirade in the week leading up to the game -- held Larry Johnson to 22 rushing yards in Week 2.

Did you know?
The Chiefs aim for their sixth consecutive win at Oakland. ... Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe has caught three touchdowns in his last two games. ... Returner Johnnie Lee Higgins aims for his third consecutive game with a punt return for a touchdown.

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