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Eric Bieniemy compares Raiders to ‘Oakland Raiders’

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 1). Eric Bieniemy compares Raiders to ‘Oakland Raiders’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/sports/eric-bieniemy-says-this-years-raiders-team-reminds-him-of-oakland-raiders/

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Eric Bieniemy, Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator, compared the current Las Vegas Raiders team to the historic Oakland Raiders in a recent press conference, noting an improvement in their performance under new head coach Klint Kubiak and quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Raiders have started the season 3-0, with Cousins completing 67.8% of his passes for 661 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions, while the defense is allowing just 18 points per game—down from 25.4 last year. This resurgence has made their upcoming Week 3 matchup against the Chiefs highly anticipated, marking a shift in their rivalry dynamic after years of inconsistency.

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Eric Bieniemy, offensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs, drew comparisons between the Las Vegas Raiders and their former identity as the Oakland Raiders during a recent press conference. When asked about his thoughts on the Raiders, Bieniemy mentioned receiving a text from Neil Smith, a former two-time Super Bowl Champion who played for all teams in the AFC West except the Raiders. Smith referred to the upcoming game as "Oakland Raiders week," implying that the current Raiders evoke memories of their historic past.

Bieniemy noted that during his time coaching the Chiefs, Kansas City had an impressive 17-3 record against the Raiders from 2013 to 2022. However, he acknowledged that historically, the Raiders were known for being a formidable and respected franchise in the NFL before their decline following their loss in Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003. The recent performance of the Raiders under new head coach Klint Kubiak, who has led them to a 3-0 start this season, suggests that the team might be regaining some of its former glory and competitive edge.

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They’re not the same old Raiders they used to be, and the rest of the NFL is starting to notice. asserted

rest → ’re → NFL

Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy took the podium for his press conference on Thursday and said this year’s team reminds him of the Raiders from the past. asserted

team → take → past

Bienemy said he got a text message from Neil Smith, former two-time Super Bowl Champion, Neil Smith — who played for every team in the AFC West, except the Raiders. asserted

who → say → Raiders

“I received a text from an old buddy of mine,” Bienemy said. asserted

Bienemy → receive → mine

“…He didn’t say Las Vegas Raiders. asserted

He → say → Raiders

He said, ‘It’s Oakland Raiders week,’ and he said, ‘enough said.” asserted

enough → say → ?

“I said, ‘You know what, that’s exactly right, okay?’ asserted

that → say → what

For most of Bienemy’s coaching career, he’s been on the winning side of the Chiefs and Raiders rivalry, as Kansas City had a 17-3 record against them during his first stint as a running backs coach and offensive coordinator from 2013-2022. asserted

City → win → 2013

But at one point in time, the Raiders were considered one of the more storied and feared franchises in the NFL. asserted

Raiders → consider → NFL

But since the team lost Super Bowl 37, they haven’t played to the same standard. asserted

they → lose → standard

Since 2004, they’ve had 13 different head coaches and used 22 different starting quarterbacks. asserted

they → have → quarterbacks

But now, it appears they might’ve found some continuity at both spots as new head coach Klint Kubiak has the team off to a 3-0 start for the first time since 2021. uncertain

team → appear → 2021

Kubiak has instilled a new dynamic to the offense that includes a new style of play calling that has them averaging 29.3 points per game, making them tied with the Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys. asserted

them → instill → Chiefs

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has looked like his old self on the field, having a completion percentage of 67.8%, with 661 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. asserted

Cousins → look → yards

The Las Vegas defense has also improved significantly; after giving up an average of 25.4 points per game last year, they’re now giving up an average of 18 points. asserted

they → improve → points

Free agent acquisition Nakobe Dean has been stellar in the early stretch of the season, leading the team with 27 tackles, while having 1.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles. asserted

Dean → lead → sacks

Before the season began, the Raiders and Chiefs Week 3 matchup appeared to be more of an afterthought. asserted

matchup → begin → afterthought

Now, it’s one of the most highly anticipated games this week, as it will be a chance for Las Vegas to prove it. asserted

Vegas → ’ → it

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