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The Raiders-Chiefs rivalry is an American football rivalry between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. It began when both franchises entered the American Football League in 1960 and continued after they became members of the NFL's AFC West. Frequent divisional meetings, competition for postseason places, and the teams' contrasting identities have sustained the rivalry across the Raiders' moves between Oakland, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.
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When did the Raiders-Chiefs rivalry begin?
The rivalry began in 1960 when both franchises were founding members of the American Football League, with the Raiders in Oakland and the Chiefs then operating as the Dallas Texans. Both teams joined the AFL's Western Division that inaugural season and have remained division rivals through the AFL-NFL merger and into the present-day AFC West.
How many times have the Raiders and Chiefs played each other?
The two teams have met well over 120 times across regular-season and playoff games, making it one of the most frequently played rivalries in NFL history. The Chiefs hold the overall series lead, bolstered by their dominant run during the Patrick Mahomes era in the late 2010s and 2020s.
Why did the Raiders relocate to Las Vegas and does it affect the rivalry?
The Raiders moved from Oakland to Las Vegas in 2020, beginning play at Allegiant Stadium. Despite the geographic shift, both teams remain in the AFC West, so they still meet twice every regular season and the divisional rivalry remains intact.
What are some of the most memorable moments in the Raiders-Chiefs rivalry?
The rivalry has spanned every era of professional football, from the Chiefs' dominance under coach Hank Stram in the 1960s AFL to the Raiders' powerhouse teams of the 1970s under John Madden. Iconic moments include the Chiefs' 2020 Super Bowl-season win over the Raiders in Las Vegas and decades of brutally physical matchups that defined the old AFL West.
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