With the 2020 season in the books, and the Raiders finishing 8-8, second in the AFC West, we can now reveal their home and away opponents for the 2021 season.
Home:
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 difficult early on and much easier (on paper) down the stretch. Though it didn’t play out that way for the Raiders, who started the season 6-3 only to lose five of the final seven games to finish at 8-8 on the season.
Seven of the Raiders’ 16 games in 2021 come against teams with winning records from 2020 — 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 an average of 8.4 wins in 2020 for a combined 134-122 record.
2022 home and away
Home:
Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Texans, Colts, Cardinals, 49ers, AFC East*
Away:
Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Jaguars, Seahawks, Titans, Rams, AFC North*
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