The Las Vegas Raiders are set to encounter a second-place schedule in 2024 following their 8-9 season in 2023, which saw them narrowly miss the playoffs after a late surge under the new leadership post the dismissal of former head coach Josh McDaniels.
Although initially, a second-place schedule might suggest a lighter load for the Raiders, the reality for their upcoming 2024 games is quite the opposite. According to Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis, who assessed the strength of schedules based on anticipated 2024 win totals from odds makers in Vegas, the Raiders are slated to face the ninth toughest schedule in the NFL.
In the AFC West division, only the Denver Broncos are poised to face a more challenging lineup, ranking eighth in the league for schedule difficulty. Conversely, the Los Angeles Chargers enjoy the luxury of the second easiest schedule, with the Kansas City Chiefs not far behind at the 12th spot.
When considering AFC teams overall, the Raiders contend with the eighth most formidable schedule. While the opponents for the 2024 season have been determined since the previous season’s conclusion, the precise sequence of matchups remains undisclosed. Reports hint at a possible release date for the 2024 schedules on Thursday, May 9, yet confirmation from the league is pending.
For reference, the Raiders’ home matchups for the upcoming season include clashes with the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and Jacksonville Jaguars. On the road, they will face the Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, and Los Angeles Rams. Stay tuned for comprehensive coverage of the schedule release here at Sporting News.
