With the 2020 season on the books and the Raiders finishing 8-8, second in AFC West, we can now reveal their home and away opponents for the 2021 season.
House:
Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Ravens, Bengals, Eagles, Washington, Dolphins
Away:
Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Browns, Cowboys, Giants, Steelers, Colts
From the outset, it appears to be a tougher schedule than the Raiders had this season, which was tough at first and much easier (on paper) on the trajectory. While it didn’t work out that way for the Raiders, who started the season 6-3, but lost five of the last seven games and finished 8-8 in the season.
Seven of the Raiders’ 16 games in 2021 will come against teams with 2020 winning records: the 14-2 Chiefs (twice), 12-4 Steelers, 11-5 Ravens, 11-5 Browns, 11-5 Colts and 10- 6 dolphins.
Their 2021 opponents have averaged 8.4 wins in 2020 for a combined record of 134-122.
2022 at home and on the road
House:
Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Texans, Colts, Cardinals, 49ers, AFC East *
Away:
Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Jaguars, Seahawks, Titans, Rams, AFC North *