5 things we learned from the Chiefs’ Week 4 victory over the Raiders

Key Points:

• The Kansas City Chiefs secured a narrow 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, improving their season record to 4-0 and taking sole possession of first place in the AFC West despite struggles protecting quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
• Undrafted rookie left tackle Kahlil Benson showed resilience against the Raiders' pass rush, but the absence of starting left guard Kingsley Suamataia, replaced by underperforming Mike Caliendo, exposed ongoing pass protection issues.
• Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton emerged as a critical offensive contributor with two touchdowns before suffering a serious lower leg injury, highlighting his importance as a key playmaker for the Chiefs.
• Special teams continue to struggle under coordinator Dave Toub, with repeated mistakes including illegal formations and poor kick coverage, prompting calls for a coaching change despite strong punting from Matt Arizia.
• The Chiefs' pass rush, led by players like Chris Jones and George Karlaftis, applied consistent pressure on Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins, disrupting key plays and culminating in a crucial hit on the final offensive snap.