The Las Vegas Raiders face a steep uphill battle against the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. With a 2-9 record, the Raiders are tied for the worst record in the league and will be starting Aidan O'Connell at quarterback. The Chiefs, despite not displaying their usual dominance this season, still hold a commanding 10-1 record.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce embrace after their previous matchup. (Candice Ward/Getty Images)

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce didn't mince words when assessing the upcoming game. He frankly described the matchup as the "best team in football against the worst team in football." However, Pierce emphasized the need to shift the narrative and make the game competitive. He called for his team to embrace a "dogfight" mentality, create chaos, and recapture the spirit of Raider football.

Antonio Pierce at his introductory press conference. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

While the Raiders managed to sweep the Chiefs last season, including a Christmas Day upset at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chiefs ultimately benefited from that loss, going on to win the Super Bowl. Earlier this season, the Chiefs defeated the Raiders 27-20 in Las Vegas.

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce observes from the sidelines. (AP Photo/John Locher)

The Chiefs enter the game as 7.5-point favorites according to The Action Network.