Las Vegas Raiders 2024 NFL Schedule: Primetime matchups, biggest games, streaming info, and more
The Las Vegas Raiders have had a busy offseason, and they are preparing to put together a season that will see them back in the playoffs.It's been a while since this team has won in the postseason, and it feels like this team only has one thing that can hold them back. If all goes […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have had a busy offseason, and they are preparing to put together a season that will see them back in the playoffs.
It's been a while since this team has won in the postseason, and it feels like this team only has one thing that can hold them back. If all goes well we could be talking about the Raiders as a playoff team.
But first, they have to play the regular season. Soon, we will figure out who the Raiders play on what dates.
Raiders' 2024 Schedule
Week 1: @ Los Angeles Chargers (Sept. 8, Sunday, 1:05 PM PT)
Week 2: @ Baltimore Ravens (Sept. 15, Sunday, 10 AM PT)
Week 3: vs. Carolina Panthers (Sept. 22, Sunday, 1:05 PM)
Week 4: vs. Cleveland Browns (Sept. 29, Sunday, 1:25 PM)
Week 5: @ Denver Broncos (Oct. 6, Sunday, 1:25 PM)
Week 6: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Oct. 13, Sunday, 1:05 PM)
Week 7: @ Los Angeles Rams (Oct. 20, Sunday, 1:05 PM)
Week 8: vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Oct. 27, Sunday, 1:25 PM)
Week 9: @ Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday, Nov. 3, 10 AM)
Week 10: BYE WEEK
Week 11: @ Miami Dolphins (Nov. 17, Sunday, 10 AM)
Week 12: vs. Denver Broncos (Nov. 24, Sunday, 1:05 PM)
Week 13: @ Kansas City Chiefs (Nov. 29, Friday, 12 PM)
Week 14: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Dec. 8, Sunday, 10 AM)
Week 15: vs. Atlanta Falcons (Dec. 16, Monday, 5:30 PM)
Week 16: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Dec. 22, Sunday, 1:25 PM)
Week 17: @ New Orleans Saints (Dec. 29, Sunday, 10 AM)
Week 18: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (TBD)
Biggest Games on the Raiders' 2024 Schedule
Raiders @ Dolphins: Christian Wilkins revenge game on the Dolphins for not paying him? Yeah, that should be good. And the Miami Dolphins are supposed to be a pretty good team this season – the game could have some sort of implications in the AFC.
Raiders @ Chiefs: Christmas rematch in 2024? But, maybe this time the Raiders can complete a pass after the first quarter.
Raiders vs. Falcons: A lot of fans are going to want to do some bad things to the Falcons for what they did during the first round of the draft – stealing Michael Penix.
Primetime Games and Streaming Service Broadcasts
Which games will be primetime viewing?
The Las Vegas Raiders have a very large fan base – one of the largest in the NFL, so the league wants to always make sure they have the silver and black on TV a few times a year. Last season they had five primetime games. This season they have _
Las Vegas Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs on Amazon Prime
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Atlanta Falcons on ESPN
Which games will you need streaming services to watch?
Amazon Prime, ESPN
Strength of Schedule (based off Vegas win totals, not 2023 record)
Instead of ranking strength of schedule by last year's records, Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis bases his rankings on Vegas' projected win totals for the upcoming season. This methodology allows for a more accurate projection of how good teams are expected to be for the season.
NFL teams with the easiest schedules in 2024:
- Atlanta Falcons
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Chicago Bears
- New York Jets
- New Orleans Saints
NFL teams with the hardest schedules in 2024:
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- New England Patriots
- Cleveland Browns
- Baltimore Ravens
- Minnesota Vikings
Sharp has the Raiders with the ninth-hardest strength of schedule in 2024. The line for total wins for the Raiders is 6.5. Just ahead of the Raiders with an even harder schedule is the Denver Broncos.
Revenge Games on the Raiders' 2024 schedule
Christian Wilkins vs. the Dolphins: The Dolphins did not want to pay one of the best defensive tackles in the league. So, why would he not want to go at them when the two teams play?
Derek Carr vs. the Raiders: Carr was done somewhat wrongly by Josh McDaniels and the Raiders after spending a near-decade with the team. He may want to get back at them while with the New Orleans Saints.
Raiders vs. the Cincinnati Bengals: The last time the Raiders were in the playoffs, they lost to the Bengals. Now, it's time for them to get their revenge.
5 Must-watch Matchups
- Maxx Crosby vs. Patrick Mahomes: Do I need to say anything for this one?
- Christian Wilkins vs. Miami Dolphins: They didn't want to pay the man. You know he is going to want his revenge.
- Jackson Powers-Johnson vs. Chris Jones: Jones is the best defensive tackle in the league, while JPJ is a rookie. This could go well or very, very bad. Either way, it will be good to see how the rook responds.
- Derek Carr vs. Raiders: This is the one game everyone wanted on the schedule. It's here, and it shouldn't disappoint.
- Davante Adams vs. Pat Surtain: These two always go at it. It's the best vs. the best.
Grading the Raiders’ 2024 Draft Class: Taking the best player available approach was the right move
The Raiders have a great draft class.
