Chiefs vs. Raiders: 4 Halftime Adjustments Oakland Must Make

With the Chargers choking away their game earlier today, this rivalry game against the Kansas City Chiefs just got even bigger for the Oakland Raiders.

Somebody needs to tell the players, though, because they have come out flat, trailing 0-14. They have a legitimate chance to take the lead in the AFC West, so here are four adjustments they can make for the second half to give themselves a chance to win.

Play Carson Palmer

Hell, you gave up enough for him. Boller has been an embarrassment with three interceptions already. I'd say putting Palmer in the game is pretty much a no-brainer. Or Pryor. Or anybody else.

Don't Get Cute

The 3rd-and-short play with Terrelle Pryor coming around to take the snap that was botched because Pryor didn't stand still long enough made it so the Raiders had to throw on third down, which of course resulted in a pick-six.

Contain Dwayne Bowe

Let's face facts, the Chiefs have just one playmaker on this offense. Sure, Breaston can make a few catches, but if you shut Bowe down and make somebody else beat you, I doubt anybody else will step up enough to make that happen.

OK, Get a Little Cute

Four straight runs up the middle on 1st-and-goal at the five? Oakland has to find a way to punch that ball in one way or the other. That's a huge missed opportunity that they cannot afford to happen again.