With the release of the Raiders 2025 schedule, we now know when the Raiders will face this season’s opponents both home and away.
The Raiders are expected to be much improved this season. There are high expectations for the team with a new QB in Geno Smith, head coach in Pete Carroll, and returning stars like TE Brock Bowers, EDGE Maxx Crosby, and DT Christian Wilkins.
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How much of a jump can we expect? Let’s take a look at their 2025 schedule and put out an instant game-by-game prediction.
With a full offseason to prepare and the advantage of a head coach and QB who are familiar with each other, the Raiders have the advantage over the new head coach deploying the Raiders previously failed head coach as offensive coordinator.
Pick: Raiders (1-0)
Week 2: Mon., Sept. 15 LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 7:00 p.m. ESPN
The fans are going to be out of their mind excited for the new regime to play in Las Vegas for the first time. Expect probably the rowdiest Raiders crowd at Allegiant ever.
Pick: Raiders (2-0)
Week 3: Sun., Sept. 21 at Washington Commanders 10:00 a.m. FOX
With a second east coast trip to face a tough Commanders team, the Raiders run into a perfect storm.
Pick: Commanders (2-1)
Week 4: Sun., Sept. 28 CHICAGO BEARS 1:25 p.m. CBS
Caleb Williams struggled mightily in his rookie season. I expect a big year two jump for the No. 1 overall pick. They come to Vegas and bite the Raiders.
Pick: Bears (2-2)
Week 5: Sun., Oct. 5 at Indianapolis Colts 10:00 a.m. FOX
The Colts aren’t going to be good for a while. Raiders should handle them easily.
Pick: Raiders (3-2)
Week 6: Sun., Oct. 12 TENNESSEE TITANS 1:05 p.m. FOX
Cam Ward is special. But he will likely have some growing pains.
Pick: Raiders (4-2)
Week 7: Sun., Oct. 19 at Kansas City Chiefs 10:00 a.m. CBS
Still the Chiefs. Still Arrowhead.
Pick: Chiefs (4-3)
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Week 9: Sun., Nov. 2 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 1:05 p.m. FOX
Raiders are at home after the bye week against a Jaguars team that should be improved, but not enough.
Pick: Raiders (5-3)
Week 10: Thurs., Nov. 6 at Denver Broncos 5:15 p.m. Prime
Bo Nix and the Broncos handle business at Mile High.
Pick: Broncos (5-4)
Week 11: Mon., Nov. 17 DALLAS COWBOYS 5:15 p.m. ESPN/ABC
Not seeing the Cowboys improving from their seven-win team of last year.
Pick: Raiders (6-4)
Week 12: Sun., Nov. 23 CLEVELAND BROWNS 1:05 p.m. CBS
The Browns are a disaster. Especially at quarterback.
Pick: Raiders (7-4)
Week 13: Sun., Nov. 30 at LosAngeles Chargers 1:25 p.m. CBS
The Raiders rode pure excitement to a win in their home opener. They Chargers hold them off this time.
Pick: Chargers (7-5))
Week 14: Sun., Dec. 7 DENVER BRONCOS 1:05 p.m. CBS
After three-straight losses to the Broncos, the Raiders get one back.
Pick: Raiders (8-5)
Week 15: Sun., Dec. 14 at Philadelphia Eagles 10:00 a.m. FOX
Yeah, the Raiders aren’t beating the reigning champs in their house.
Pick: Eagles (8-6)
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Week 16: Sun., Dec. 21 at Houston Texans 1:25 p.m. CBS
Another tough matchup in Houston against a Texans team that has been to the playoffs the past two years and is on the rise.
Pick: Texans (8-7)
Week 17: TBD NEW YORK GIANTS TBD TBD
The Giants could be on the rise, but that isn’t saying much for a three-win team.
Pick: Raiders (9-7)
Week 18: TBD KANSAS CITY CHIEFS TBD TBD*
Another sweep at the hands of the Chiefs. And if the Raiders are playing for something, the only way the Chiefs don’t get up for this one is if they have nothing to play for.
Pick: Chiefs (9-8)