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The Las Vegas Raiders made some significant improvements this offseason. Las Vegas brought in Pete Carroll as head coach and added talent all over the roster. The biggest additions were arguably trading for QB Geno Smith and drafting RB Ashton Jeanty during the 2025 NFL Draft.
Now the Raiders are ready to take the NFL by storm in 2025.
Las Vegas still has plenty of work to do on the roster, but they should be much more competitive than they were a season ago.
But just how successful will the Raiders be in Carroll’s first season?
Will they compete for a playoff spot in the AFC? Or will 2025 bring more of the same for Raider Nation?
Below we will take a look at the Raiders’ 2025 regular season schedule and give a game-by-game prediction for each matchup.
The Raiders start the season with an intriguing matchup against the Patriots.
This will be a fascinating experiment, if only to compare how well Mike Vrabel and Pete Carroll have prepared their teams. Both are veteran NFL coaches who did not lead a team during the 2024 season.
Week 1 is always a little fluky, and this game has a chance to get really sloppy consider how rusty both head coaches could be.
If this game occurred in the middle of the season, I may lean towards the Patriots. But as a season opener, I think the Raiders can ride their superstars to a tight victory. WIN
Record: 1-0
I see defense being the difference in this game.
I’ll admit that the Chargers have an offensive that is not to be trifled with. However, I believe the Raiders will have a field day on offense, marching up and down the field.
LA could easily win this game if a few key plays break their way early.
But if the Raiders get into a rhythm on offense, I think they’ll win by two scores. WIN
Record: 2-0
The Commanders made some aggressive moves to upgrade their roster this offseason.
Jayden Daniels now has Laremy Tunsil protecting his blindside and Deebo Samuel as a new favorite target.
The Raiders are fortunate to face the Commanders early in the regular season. Washington may not be at full strength by Week 3, which gives Las Vegas a chance to make this a close game.
Barring a dominant performance by Maxx Crosby, I don’t see how the Raiders will slow the Commanders down on offense.
Las Vegas gets its first loss of the season. And it could be a blowout. LOSS
Record: 2-1
The Bears may be the most improved team in the NFL after the 2025 offseason.
Chicago now has Ben Johnson at the helm and plenty of toys to play with on offense. It is reasonable to assume he’ll be able to replicate what worked with the Lions...
