Locked On Raiders - Daily Podcast On The Las Vegas Raiders PREVIEW: Can the Las Vegas Raiders be a sleeper in the AFC West in 2025?
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Aug 28, 2025 A fierce rivalry brews in the AFC West as contenders prepare to challenge the Chiefs' reign. Key coaching changes, like Pete Carroll joining the Raiders, may signal a resurgence for Las Vegas. The podcast dives into player rankings, spotlighting snubs and rising stars. Patrick Mahomes' supremacy and Justin Herbert's pivotal year are hot topics, alongside the Broncos’ notable improvements. Bold predictions and insider insights make for a captivating discussion on what the 2025 season holds for this competitive division.
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Division Gap Is Shrinking
- The AFC West gap to Kansas City is closing because younger teams upgraded through drafts and free agency.
- Cody Rourke argues that Denver, LA Chargers, and possibly the Raiders now present a much tougher divisional slate for the Chiefs.
Coaching Talent Tightens Division
- Q highlights the strength of coaching in the AFC West as a key reason the division is tighter.
- He predicts the Raiders could reach eight or nine wins under Pete Carroll but still struggle to unseat the Chiefs.
Beat The Chiefs By Collective Gains
- Daniel Wade and others stress that simply improving doesn't mean overtaking Kansas City; collective divisional strength matters.
- Holding the Chiefs to a 4-2 or 3-3 divisional record is the practical path to dethroning them.