I think that many of you know me as one of the most passionate Chiefs fans out there. I am also pretty dedicated addicted to this site. That was until the last couple of months or so. There were some issues going on in my life plus work that strayed me away from my usual commenting and posts. However, that isn't what this post is about.

The last two years I have been living at the other side of Missouri--in Rams' Country. I was really the only person that wore anything Chiefs. I was the only one in a mile radius with anything Chiefs on the outside of the house. I can feel for anyone living out of state.

I am now living back on the right side of Missouri (I grew up in St. Joseph). I now live in Grandview which to me is unfamiliar territory. However, the BBQ smell, Chiefs decor, and city life all feels right. I am now back in Chiefs' Nation.

A lot of you are probably tired of hearing about the Brandon Carr, Dwayne Bowe, Peyton Manning, Peyton Hillis, and draft talk. I am just glad there is any talk at all. I already had neighbors welcome my family and I into the area. The woman across the street is from Iowa and a big Tony Mo' fan. This might not seem like no big deal to most of you but it is. Especially, when you live far away from the "motherland" for so long.

I know a lot of you missed me and yes, I'm looking at you UPS. So just a warning I'll be commenting and posting more like I used to.

Go Chiefs Nation!

It is a short week and we face our rival the Raiders in 2 days! It will be a good Christmas present if the Chiefs blowout the Raiders for the 2nd time this year. The Chiefs need to win this in order to be kept alive in the playoff race. We then need another Christmas present from the Bills. They can crush the Broncos for us and gift wrap the remains.

I'll take a look at the passing, rushing, special teams, and coaching. I'll also look at the x-factor while being as unbiased as possible.

Chiefs QB: Kyle Orton

Raiders QB: Carson Palmer

The Raiders are 12th in passing yards averaging 237 yards through the air. The Chiefs are ranked 26th in passing yards averaging 186 yards through the air. The Raiders defense is ranked 23rd in pass defense. They are giving up 244 yards in the air per game. The Chiefs defense is ranked 9th in pass defense. The Chiefs are giving up 210 yards through in the air per game. The Raiders are allowing their opponents to complete 53 percent of their passes. The Chiefs are allowing their opponents to complete 58 percent of their passes. The Raiders have 39 sacks and 15 interceptions this year so far. The Chiefs have 17 sacks and 17 interceptions this year so far. Carson Palmer has thrown for 13 interceptions in 259 passing attempts with the Raiders. Kyle Orton didn't throw an interception last week in his first start with the Chiefs.

When The Chiefs Pass: Chiefs

When The Raiders Pass: Chiefs

Chiefs Running Backs: Thomas Jones, Jackie Battle

Raiders Running Backs: Michael Bush, Taiwan Jones

The Raiders are 6th in rushing with 139 yards per game. The Chiefs are 14th in rushing with 118 yards per game. The Raiders run defense is ranked 26th giving up 135 yards per game. The Chiefs run defense is ranked 24th giving up 130 yards per game. The Raiders are the better rushing team but McFadden won't suit up again. Jones and Bush are also limited in practice so far this week.

When The Chiefs Run: Tie

When The Raiders Run: Tie

Chiefs Special Teams: Ryan Succop, Dustin Colquitt, PR/KR Javier Arenas, Dexter McCluster

Raiders Special Teams: Sebastian Janikowski, Shane Lechler, PR/KR Denarius Moore, Jacoby Ford

Janikowski has only missed 3 field goals this year but has made 6 over 50 plus yards. Succop has only missed 3 field goals and has made 3 over 50 plus yards. Succop currently owns the NFL's current active streak with field goals made with 21 in a row. Lechler is averaging 50.5 yards per punt with 25 within the 20 yard line. Colquitt is averaging 45.7 yards per punt with 22 within the 20 yard line. The Raiders are averaging 21.6 yards per kick off return and 8.8 yards per punt return. The Chiefs are averaging 21.2 yards per kick off return and 11.9 yards per punt return. The Raiders coverage team is allowing 24.3 yards per kick off return and 13.3 yards per punt return. The Chiefs coverage team is allowing 20.5 yards per kick off return and 12.1 yards per punt return. The Raiders kickers are better but Succop is on fire. The Chiefs coverage team is doing better though. I'm going to call this for the Raiders based on they will most likely have better field position. It will be close though.

Special Teams: Raiders

Chiefs Coaches: Romeo Crennel, Bill Muir

Raiders Coaches: Hue Jackson, Al Saunders, Chuck Bresnahan

The Chiefs were in coaching turmoil not too long ago but Crennel has rallied the team. The Raiders have slipped a lot when just 4 weeks back they were clear favorites for the division. They are still in it but it is very slim. I'll have to go with the coaching staff to beat the previously undefeated packers last week in midst of everything that was going on with the team.

Coaching: Chiefs

This is a game that both teams need to win. The last time the teams have played the Chiefs won 28 to 0 but the Raiders were in a QB trouble at that point. I do believe the Raiders have won every year at Arrowhead since 2006. The Chiefs are at home coming off a huge win against the Packers. The Raiders seemed to give up last week. I'll give the edge to the home team.

X - Factor: Chiefs

The Chiefs seemed to have a big spark last week with Orton and Crennel. The defense has been playing lights out against the pass recently. Palmer is far from the best QB we have faced this season. The first time the Chiefs had his number but he only knew like 10 plays he said. I'm hoping it will be a blowout but it will be close. The Raiders always seem to have our number at our house. I'm 7-7 this year in picking Chiefs' games. The Chiefs win this one in a battle.

Winner: Chiefs

Alright, I've been busy during the holidays so I missed a couple of these match-ups. This week we face the undefeated Green Bay Packers. This is the Chiefs first game with interim coach Romeo Crennel. The Chiefs will also have a new starting QB for this week.

I'll look at the passing, rushing, special teams, and coaching. I'll also look at the x-factor while trying to be complete unbiased.

Chiefs QB: Kyle Orton or Ricky Stanzi

Packers QB: Aaron Rodgers

The Packers are 3rd in passing yards averaging 304.6 yards per game. The Chiefs are ranked 30th in passing yards averaging 177.4 yards per game. The Packers defense is ranked 31st in pass defense. They are giving up 288.7 yards per game through the air. The Chiefs defense is ranked 10th in pass defense. They are giving up 209.3 yards per game through the air. The Packers are allowing their opponents this year to complete 60.1 percent of their passes. The Chiefs are allowing their opponents this year to complete 58.7 percent of their passes. The Packers have 27 sacks and 27 interceptions this season. They have given up 33 sacks and 7 interceptions. The Chiefs have 23 sacks and 17 interceptions. They have given up 33 sacks and 16 interceptions.

When The Chiefs Pass: Tie (If Kyle Orton Starts)

When The Packers Pass: Packers

Chiefs Running Backs: Thomas Jones, Jackie Battle

Packers Running Backs: James Starks, Ryan Grant

The Packers are 27th in rushing with 99.5 yards per game. The Chiefs are 15th in rushing with 116.4 yards per game. The Packers defense is 12th in rushing giving up only 106 yards per game. The Chiefs defense is 15th in rushing giving up only 115.4 yards per game. The Packers are gaining 3.9 yards per rushing attempt this year. The Chiefs are gaining 3.9 yards per rushing attempt this year.

When The Chiefs Run: Packers

When The Packers Run: Chiefs

Chiefs Special Teams: Ryan Succop, Dustin Colquitt, PR/KR Javier Arenas, Dexter McCluster

Packers Special Teams: Mason Crosby, Tim Masthay, PR/KR Randall Cobb

Crosby has only missed 2 field goals this season and is perfect from 50 and beyond. Succop has missed 3 field goals and is also perfect from 50 and beyond. Masthay has a 44.9 yard punt average and 16 punts in the 20. Colquitt has 45.6 yard punt average and 22 punts in the 20. The Packers have a 25.4 yard average when returning kickoffs. The Packers have a 12 yard average when returning punts. The Chiefs have a 21.2 yard average when returning kickoffs. The Chiefs have a 11.9 yard average when returning punts. The Packers coverage team has given up 23.2 yards average on kickoffs and 14.9 yards average/1 touchdown on punts. The Chiefs coverage team has given up 20.2 yards average on kickoffs and 12.5 yards average/1 touchdown on punts.

Special Teams: Tie

Chiefs Coaches: Romeo Crennel, Bill Muir

Packers Coaches: Mike McCarthy, Dom Capers, Joe Philbin

The Coaching staffs are in two different places right now. Mike McCarthy is possibly on his second straight Super Bowl run. Dom Capers defense is really the only weak link. Romeo Crennel is the interim head coach after the firing of Todd Haley earlier this week. Crennel is not new at being a head coach however. Bill Muir's offense is the weak link of the Chiefs team.

Coaching: Packers

The Chiefs are playing at home but their home field advantage doesn't mean too much these days. The players might be fired up especially on defense playing for Romeo Crennel. Kyle Orton might give the offense the spark they need too. However, the Packers are just on fire right now and want to continue their win streak/dominance.

X - Factor: Packers

I don't even think the biggest Chiefs homer would say the Chiefs will win this week. If the offense plays well then perhaps it won't be a blowout this week. The Packers are just too good right now. They also have more depth at key positions. The Packers will win but it will probably be closer than we expect. I'm 7-6 when picking Chiefs games this year.

Winner: Packers