Raiders' Jack Jones delivers one-liner when discussing key to slowing down Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes

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The early afternoon game in the NFL's slate of Christmas Day games features a pair of AFC West rivals. The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs welcome the Raiders to Arrowhead Stadium Monday.

Two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes recently shared his thoughts on the downside of playing on the holiday, but he did express excitement about his children being able to watch him take the field for the Christmas Day game. 

Whenever Mahomes does suit up, he usually delivers electric performances. 

The star quarterback is fourth in the NFL in passing yards and finished last season with more than 5,200 yards. Mahomes has created some memorable plays over the past few years, and most defenses struggle to slow down the two-time Super Bowl MVP.

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Cornerback Jack Jones (18) of the Las Vegas Raiders leaves the field at halftime of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium Dec. 14, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

But Raiders defensive back Jack Jones needed just one line to sum up how his team viewed Mahomes. 

"Mahomes is the magician," Jones said Thursday during a session with reporters.

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Jones added the key to stopping the Chiefs offense is stopping Mahomes.

"You stop the magician, you stop the act," Jones noted.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) rolls out to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of a game Nov. 26, 2023, in Las Vegas.  (AP Photo/David Becker)

The Chiefs' offense has not been as prolific this season as in years past. Its