The Las Vegas raiders’ 2025 schedule is out, marking the beginning of the Pete Carroll era. The season promises intriguing matchups and potential challenges for the team.

Week 1: A Coaching Collision in Foxborough

The Raiders will open their season on Sept. 7 against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. This game is meaningful for several reasons:

• It marks the coaching debuts for Pete Carroll with the Raiders and Mike Vrabel with the patriots.
• Former Raiders coach Josh McDaniels, now the Patriots’ offensive coordinator, will face his former team for the first time since his 2023 firing.
• Raiders minority owner Tom brady, a Patriots legend, adds another layer of intrigue to the game.

Home Opener: Chargers Visit Allegiant Stadium

In Week 2, on Sept. 15, the Raiders will play their first home game at Allegiant Stadium against the Los angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football. Quarterback Geno Smith will lead the Raiders in front of their home crowd.

Rookie Rivalry: Jeanty vs. Hunter

Week 9 features a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top players from the college football ranks. Raiders running back Ashton jeanty, the sixth overall pick, will face Jacksonville Jaguars’ two-way star travis Hunter.

Hunter, selected as the No. 2 overall pick, edged out Jeanty for the Heisman trophy in a close vote. Hunter secured 552 first-place votes and 2,231 points, while Jeanty received 309 first-place votes and 2,017 points. This was the closest margin of victory as 2009.

Championship Clashes and Top Draft Picks

The 2025 season includes games against:

• The defending super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
• Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick.
• Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams,another No. 1 overall pick.

Raiders 2025 Regular-Season Schedule

*Dates for Weeks 17 and 18 are to be persistent.

Schedule Overview

• Strength of schedule: 16th-hardest
• Over/Under: 6.5 wins

Key Takeaways

The Raiders face a challenging travel schedule early in the season, with two East Coast trips in the first three weeks. The schedule also presents a tough finish, with five of the last six games against 2024 playoff teams, including the Eagles and Chiefs.

Game to Watch: Week 15 vs. Eagles

The Week 15 matchup against the Philadelphia eagles is circled as a must-watch game. It features Ashton Jeanty, a strong candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year, against Saquon Barkley. The game highlights the importance of running backs in the modern NFL.

In December,a future star at running back and one of the game’s best will share a field for the first time.

In 2024, Jeanty tallied 2,601 rushing yards at Boise State, the second-most in a season in FBS history, trailing only Barry Sanders in 1988. Barkley totaled 2,005 yards, just 101 yards shy of surpassing Eric Dickerson for the NFL’s single-season record.

critical Stretch: Weeks 5-12

the Raiders must capitalize on a favorable stretch from Weeks 5 to 12. During this period, they face the Bears, Colts, Titans, Jaguars, Cowboys, and Browns, all of whom had losing records last year. Winning thes games is crucial for the Raiders’ playoff aspirations in Pete Carroll’s first year.

Bold Prediction: Strong Start

Pete Carroll aims for a fast start, and the Raiders are predicted to enter their bye week with a 4-3 record. While games against the Chargers and Commanders pose challenges, the Raiders could win three consecutive games before facing the Chiefs in Week 7.

Jeanty’s Potential Breakout: Week 4 vs. Bears

Ashton Jeanty is expected to have a breakout performance in week 4 against the Chicago Bears. In 2024, the Bears allowed the fifth-most rushing yards per game (136.3) and 64 attempts of 10+ yards. Playing at home, Jeanty will showcase his potential as a cornerstone of the Raiders’ offense.