Breaking Down the Raiders’ Regular Season Schedule
As a new grad just trying to make sense of the sports world, I’ve taken on the challenge of breaking down the Raiders’ regular-season games. Not really sure why this matters, but let’s dive into the dates, times, TV info, and storylines for each matchup. The team gets a break in Week 8, so let’s see what’s in store for them in the other games.
Week 1: at New England Patriots
The Raiders kick things off against the Patriots on September 7 at 10 a.m. at Gillette Stadium. CBS will be airing the game, and the Patriots lead the all-time record. The last meeting between these two teams ended in a victory for the Raiders. The Patriots are expected to be a tough opponent this season under new coach Mike Vrabel.
Week 2: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
On September 15 at 7 p.m., the Raiders face the Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. ESPN will be broadcasting the game, and the Raiders lead the all-time record. The last meeting ended in a win for the Chargers. The renewal of the rivalry between coaches Pete Carroll and Jim Harbaugh will be an interesting storyline to watch.
Week 3: at Washington Commanders
Heading to Northwest Stadium on September 21 at 10 a.m., the Raiders take on the Commanders. Fox will be showing the game, and the Raiders lead the all-time record. The Commanders are a tough team led by quarterback Jayden Daniels. Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is a player to watch this season.
Week 4: vs. Chicago Bears
Back at Allegiant Stadium on September 28 at 1:25 p.m., the Raiders face the Bears. CBS will be airing the game, and the Bears lead the all-time record. The last meeting between these teams ended in a win for the Bears. The Raiders will be looking to turn the tide in this matchup.
Week 5: at Indianapolis Colts
Traveling to Lucas Oil Stadium on October 5 at 10 a.m., the Raiders take on the Colts. Fox will be broadcasting the game, and the series record is tied. The Colts are a strong team led by quarterback Anthony Richardson. The Raiders will have their work cut out for them in this game.
Week 6: vs. Tennessee Titans
On October 12 at 1:05 p.m., the Raiders face the Titans at Allegiant Stadium. Fox will be showing the game, and the Raiders lead the all-time record. The last meeting ended in a win for the Titans. Top pick Cam Ward leads the Titans in what should be an exciting matchup.
Week 7: at Kansas City Chiefs
Traveling to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19 at 10 a.m., the Raiders take on the Chiefs. CBS will be airing the game, and the Chiefs lead the all-time record. The Raiders have played well at Arrowhead recently, and this game should be a close one.
Week 9: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Back at Allegiant Stadium on November 2 at 1:05 p.m., the Raiders face the Jaguars. Fox will be broadcasting the game, and the Jaguars lead the all-time record. The Raiders will be looking to continue their winning streak against the Jaguars in this matchup.
Week 10: at Denver Broncos
Heading to Empower Field at Mile High on November 6 at 5:15 p.m., the Raiders take on the Broncos. Prime will be showing the game, and the Raiders lead the all-time record. The Broncos won the last meeting between these teams, so the Raiders will be out for revenge.
Week 11: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Back at Allegiant Stadium on November 17 at 5:15 p.m., the Raiders face the Cowboys. ABC and ESPN will be broadcasting the game, and the Raiders lead the all-time record. The Cowboys will be led by new coach Brian Schottenheimer in what should be an exciting Monday night matchup.
Week 12: vs. Cleveland Browns
On November 23 at 1:05 p.m., the Raiders face the Browns at Allegiant Stadium. CBS will be showing the game, and the Raiders lead the all-time record. The Raiders will be looking to continue their winning streak against the Browns in this matchup.
Week 13: at Los Angeles Chargers
Traveling to SoFi Stadium on November 30 at 1:25 p.m., the Raiders take on the Chargers. CBS will be broadcasting the game, and the Raiders lead the all-time record. The Chargers won the last meeting between these teams, so the Raiders will be looking for redemption.
Week 14: vs. Denver Broncos
Back at Allegiant Stadium on December 7 at 1:05 p.m., the Raiders face the Broncos. CBS will be airing the game, and the Raiders lead the all-time record. The Raiders will be looking to secure a win in this division matchup.
Week 15: at Philadelphia Eagles
Heading to Lincoln Financial Field on December 14 at 10 a.m., the Raiders take on the Eagles. Fox will be showing the game, and the series record is tied. The Raiders will have their work cut out for them against the defending Super Bowl champions.
Week 16: at Houston Texans
Traveling to NRG Stadium on December 21 at 1:25 p.m., the Raiders take on the Texans. CBS will be broadcasting the game, and the Texans lead the all-time record. The Raiders will be facing a tough opponent in this matchup.
Week 17: vs. New York Giants
Back at Allegiant Stadium on December 27 or 28, the Raiders face the Giants. The network is TBD, and the Raiders lead the all-time record. The Raiders will be looking to secure a win in this late-season matchup.
Week 18: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
In the final week of the season on January 3 or 4, the Raiders face the Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium. The network is TBD, and the Chiefs lead the all-time record. The Raiders will be looking to end the season on a high note against their division rivals.
So, that’s a wrap on the Raiders’ regular-season schedule. Maybe it’s just me, but it looks like they have some tough matchups ahead. Let’s see how they fare as the season unfolds.
