Opponent Preview: Kansas City Chiefs against Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals
We have been previewing week-by-week games the Kansas City Chiefs are going to play in the 2012 season. In this edition, we will be previewing games of week 8, 10 and 11.
With a Week 7 bye, Chiefs will face new opponents in Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.
In week nine, Chiefs will again face San Diego Chargers, who have been http://www.senore.com/Opponent-Preview-Kansas-City-Chiefs-against-San-Diego-Chargers,-Baltimore-Ravens,-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-a168050 before.
Week 8: Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders are expected to give better output than the last season. In the 2011 season, they got 8-8. The two sides will play two games this season. Chiefs must not underestimate Raiders’ defence.
When the last time these two sides met, Raiders won 16-13. Raiders showed good defensive performance in that match.
With new coach Dennis Allen in place, Raiders have strengthened their defence. Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel and the receivers will have their work cut it out against Raiders.
Head-to-Head
The two sides have played 106 games. Chiefs have won 55 and Raiders have won 49 games. Two games were tied.
Week 10: Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 10 will feature one of the toughest games Chiefs have to face in the 2012 season as the opponents, Steelers, are one of the title contenders.
Pittsburgh Steelers are coming from a stunning season. They just missed out on the title after losing to Denver Broncos in the playoffs.
Steelers are the favourites to win this battle. They have got the roster depth for every position.
Head-to-Head
Steelers and Chiefs have faced each other 28 times. Steelers are up with 18 wins against 10 of Chiefs.
Week 11: Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals will give a tough challenge to Chiefs. Last season, they finished 9-7 and gave far better performances than Chiefs.
The positive point for the Bengals is that they have a balanced roster with equally strong offence and defence.
Bengals’ players have shown good fitness and play in the offseason minicamp. When last time these two sides met, Bengals won it 17-10. It could become a repeat of the last year’s fixture.
Head-to-Head
These two sides have played 26 games against each other. Both sides have won 13 games each.
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