Kirby Lee - USA TODAY SportsIt's finally here. The official Oakland Raiders' 2015 schedule with all of the dates, times and other fun stuff included. And I'm here to give you some insight into the games, with predictions for the outcome just to add some excitement.
Enjoy.
It's finally here. The official Oakland Raiders' 2015 schedule with all of the dates, times and other fun stuff included. And I'm here to give you some insight into the games, with predictions for the outcome just to add some excitement.
Enjoy.
Week 1: Bengals @ Raiders
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This will certainly be an interesting way for the Raiders to start the season, giving fans a gauge of where the rebuilding process is. I feel like Oakland will put up a good fight, but the lack of chemistry with the new coaching staff and roster will prove too much to overcome early in the season.
Prediction: Raiders lose
This will certainly be an interesting way for the Raiders to start the season, giving fans a gauge of where the rebuilding process is. I feel like Oakland will put up a good fight, but the lack of chemistry with the new coaching staff and roster will prove too much to overcome early in the season.
Prediction: Raiders lose
Week 2: Ravens @ Raiders
Getty ImagesEven with a rebuilt offense, the Ravens are still a much better team than the Raiders. Their defense is very strong, and Joe Flacco always manages to surprise despite his inconsistency. The Raiders still can't get the ball rolling in Week 2.
Prediction: Raiders lose
Even with a rebuilt offense, the Ravens are still a much better team than the Raiders. Their defense is very strong, and Joe Flacco always manages to surprise despite his inconsistency. The Raiders still can't get the ball rolling in Week 2.
Prediction: Raiders lose
Week 3: Raiders @ Browns
Ron Schwane-USA TODAY SportsLast year, the Browns downed the Raiders in Cleveland despite a strong performance from Carr. This year, Oakland will look to turn the tide during their second visit. Chances are they'll have more success this time around.
Prediction: Raiders win
Last year, the Browns downed the Raiders in Cleveland despite a strong performance from Carr. This year, Oakland will look to turn the tide during their second visit. Chances are they'll have more success this time around.
Prediction: Raiders win
Week 4: Raiders @ Bears
Jim O'Connor-USA TODAY SportsDespite all of the turnover in the Bears organization, that team seems to be headed in the right direction. The Raiders are also headed in the right direction, but their roster isn't nearly as talented. That's too bad, especially on the road in the Windy City.
Prediction: Raiders lose
Despite all of the turnover in the Bears organization, that team seems to be headed in the right direction. The Raiders are also headed in the right direction, but their roster isn't nearly as talented. That's too bad, especially on the road in the Windy City.
Prediction: Raiders lose
Week 5: Broncos @ Raiders
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsLet's be honest here. The Raiders don't have the offensive firepower (yet) to keep up with the Broncos. So unless Peyton Manning is hurt or the Oakland defense upgrades significantly during the NFL Draft, this one won't be too close.
Prediction: Raiders lose
Let's be honest here. The Raiders don't have the offensive firepower (yet) to keep up with the Broncos. So unless Peyton Manning is hurt or the Oakland defense upgrades significantly during the NFL Draft, this one won't be too close.
Prediction: Raiders lose
Week 7: Raiders @ Chargers
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsThe Raiders will head into San Diego with a new stadium and plenty of hate on their minds. The Chargers are looking to prove they're the better of the other California teams. In the end, Oakland pulls off the upset and proves they belong in Los Angeles.
Prediction: Raiders win
The Raiders will head into San Diego with a new stadium and plenty of hate on their minds. The Chargers are looking to prove they're the better of the other California teams. In the end, Oakland pulls off the upset and proves they belong in Los Angeles.
Prediction: Raiders win
Week 8: Jets @ Raiders
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsAs skeptical as I am of the Raiders' ability to compete this season, there's no way the Jets are much better in 2015. With so much uncertainty at quarterback and regime change, chances are Gang Green slips up on the road.
Prediction: Raiders win
As skeptical as I am of the Raiders' ability to compete this season, there's no way the Jets are much better in 2015. With so much uncertainty at quarterback and regime change, chances are Gang Green slips up on the road.
Prediction: Raiders win
Week 9: Raiders @ Steelers
Getty ImagesThis may be one of the biggest blowouts of the season. The Raiders seem to always be at the worst in the middle of season while the Steelers are just hitting their stride. Ben Roethlisberger will come out in front of the Heinz Field crowd and rip the Oakland secondary a new one.
Prediction: Raiders lose
This may be one of the biggest blowouts of the season. The Raiders seem to always be at the worst in the middle of season while the Steelers are just hitting their stride. Ben Roethlisberger will come out in front of the Heinz Field crowd and rip the Oakland secondary a new one.
Prediction: Raiders lose
Week 10: Vikings @ Raiders
Robert Stanton-USA TODAY SportsThe Vikings and Raiders both appear to have improved over the last year, but who's improved more? I'm going to take a guess and say it's Minnesota, especially since it has a stronger defense and wide receiver corps.
Prediction: Raiders lose
The Vikings and Raiders both appear to have improved over the last year, but who's improved more? I'm going to take a guess and say it's Minnesota, especially since it has a stronger defense and wide receiver corps.
Prediction: Raiders lose
Week 11: Raiders @ Lions
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY SportsThis is certainly an interesting matchup considering the Lions' underwhelming ways, but I just don't think the Raiders' defense is strong enough to slow down Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson on the road. Sorry, but it's a no-go.
Prediction: Raiders lose
This is certainly an interesting matchup considering the Lions' underwhelming ways, but I just don't think the Raiders' defense is strong enough to slow down Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson on the road. Sorry, but it's a no-go.
Prediction: Raiders lose
Week 12: Raiders @ Titans
Getty ImagesSurprisingly, the Raiders actually stand a good chance of winning this game. The Titans are a team in transition, especially since they'll be breaking in a new quarterback in 2015. With an upgraded defense and improving offense, Oakland will keep Tennessee on its heels.
Prediction: Raiders win
Surprisingly, the Raiders actually stand a good chance of winning this game. The Titans are a team in transition, especially since they'll be breaking in a new quarterback in 2015. With an upgraded defense and improving offense, Oakland will keep Tennessee on its heels.
Prediction: Raiders win
Week 13: Chiefs @ Raiders
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsThe Raiders managed to beat the Chiefs last year at home with a worse team, so they stand a reasonable chance of winning this game. As long as the secondary is up to the task of slowing down the improved Kansas City passing game, the Raiders will be in this one.
Prediction: Raiders win
The Raiders managed to beat the Chiefs last year at home with a worse team, so they stand a reasonable chance of winning this game. As long as the secondary is up to the task of slowing down the improved Kansas City passing game, the Raiders will be in this one.
Prediction: Raiders win
Week 14: Raiders @ Broncos
Getty ImagesAs if it wasn't bad enough having to play the Broncos in general, heading to the Mile High City isn't going to make it any easier. Expect Peyton Manning to tear apart the Oakland secondary as the offensive line struggles to keep Derek Carr upright.
Prediction: Raiders lose
As if it wasn't bad enough having to play the Broncos in general, heading to the Mile High City isn't going to make it any easier. Expect Peyton Manning to tear apart the Oakland secondary as the offensive line struggles to keep Derek Carr upright.
Prediction: Raiders lose
Week 15: Packers @ Raiders
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsI apologize, but I'm just trying to be realistic here. The Packers are simply too good -- Aaron Rodgers is going to shred the Oakland defense. Carr and Co. will get in a few good licks, but they don't stand a chance, even at home.
Prediction: Raiders lose
I apologize, but I'm just trying to be realistic here. The Packers are simply too good -- Aaron Rodgers is going to shred the Oakland defense. Carr and Co. will get in a few good licks, but they don't stand a chance, even at home.
Prediction: Raiders lose
Week 16: Chargers @ Raiders
Getty ImagesThe Raiders host the Chargers on Christmas Eve, and it's likely going to be a big game for both teams. Obviously the whole LA stadium situation will fuel the fire, and the Chargers may still be battling for playoff positioning.
Prediction: Raiders lose
The Raiders host the Chargers on Christmas Eve, and it's likely going to be a big game for both teams. Obviously the whole LA stadium situation will fuel the fire, and the Chargers may still be battling for playoff positioning.
Prediction: Raiders lose
Week 17: Raiders @ Chiefs
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsThe Chiefs very well may be battling for a playoff spot here, while the Raiders clearly won't be. They'll put up a good fight, but in the end, they won't have the talent or drive to pull off the upset on the road.
Prediction: Raiders lose
The Chiefs very well may be battling for a playoff spot here, while the Raiders clearly won't be. They'll put up a good fight, but in the end, they won't have the talent or drive to pull off the upset on the road.
Prediction: Raiders lose
