The Raiders have had a rough season so far, with five consecutive losses. They are coming back from their bye week with some changes in leadership and possibly a new starting quarterback. The defense has also been struggling after losing key players for the season. With eight games left in the season, they have a chance to turn things around and possibly save the job of their first-year coach, Antonio Pierce.
Let’s take a look at the breakdown of the Raiders’ upcoming schedule:
1. Sunday: at Miami (2-6)
The Dolphins have had a tough start to the season, losing six of their first eight games. They have been missing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa due to a concussion, but he is expected to make a comeback soon. The Raiders will face the Dolphins with a new offensive coordinator and possibly a new starting quarterback. It will be a challenging game for the Raiders, especially after a cross-country trip and coming off a bye week.
2. Nov. 24: vs. Denver (5-5)
The Broncos have been struggling lately, losing two consecutive games. The Raiders, who used to dominate the Broncos, lost to them in Week 5 this season. This game is crucial for the Raiders, as it is one of the most winnable games left on their schedule.
3. Nov. 29: at Kansas City (9-0)
The Chiefs have been on fire this season, with a 9-0 record. The Raiders beat the Chiefs last Christmas, but the Chiefs got their revenge in Week 8 this season. The Raiders will face a tough challenge going against Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense.
4. Dec. 8: at Tampa Bay (4-6)
The Buccaneers have been struggling this season, losing four straight games. The Raiders have a positive record against the Buccaneers historically, but they will face a tough test against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers’ offense.
5. Dec. 16: vs. Atlanta (6-4)
The Falcons have been performing well under their new head coach, Raheem Morris. The Raiders have a losing record against the Falcons historically, and this game will be a tough one for them.
6. Dec. 22: vs. Jacksonville (2-8)
The Jaguars have a weak defense, ranking 30th in the NFL in points allowed. This game is winnable for the Raiders, but they need to stay focused and not underestimate their opponents.
7. Dec. 29: at New Orleans (3-7)
This game will be interesting as Derek Carr faces his former team, the Saints, for the first time since leaving in 2022. The Saints have not been performing well this season, but Carr will be motivated to win against his old team.
8. Date TBD: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)
The Chargers have been playing well under coach Jim Harbaugh and will likely be fighting for a playoff spot in Week 18. The Raiders will have a tough challenge ahead of them in this game.
Overall, the Raiders have some tough matchups ahead, but they also have some opportunities to turn their season around. It will be interesting to see how they perform in the remaining games and if they can secure some much-needed wins.
