Las Vegas Raiders 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The Las Vegas Raiders' 2027 opponents include home games against Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Ravens, Bengals, Bears, Lions, Jets, Cowboys, and road games against Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Browns, Steelers, Packers, Vikings, Texans, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of October 15, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Baltimore Ravens | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Chicago Bears | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Detroit Lions | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| New York Jets | Same-place finisher, AFC East | Projected |
| Dallas Cowboys | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Road opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Cleveland Browns | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Green Bay Packers | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Minnesota Vikings | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Houston Texans | Same-place finisher, AFC South | Projected |
Projected opponents update as the 2026 standings change and become final when the regular season ends in January.
No 2027 game dates are announced yet. Follow them on the 2027 NFL Schedule Release Live Tracker.
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Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Raiders' 2027 opponents combined for a 52.6% win rate — the 10th-hardest projected schedule.
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Who do the Raiders play in 2027?
The Raiders play 17 games in 2027: home games against Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Ravens, Bengals, Bears, Lions, Jets, Cowboys, and road games against Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Browns, Steelers, Packers, Vikings, Texans. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Raiders have in 2027?
The Raiders have 9 home games and 8 road games in 2027. AFC teams host nine games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the Raiders' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the Raiders' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against AFC West rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the Raiders finish in 2026.
What is the Raiders' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Raiders' 2027 opponents combined for a 52.6% win rate — the 10th-hardest projected schedule.
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Lines no NFL player had put up since at least 1999, credited to the Las Vegas Raiders: 18 rushing and 98 receiving since 2000.
Latest rushigamis
- Nov 27, 2022 · Josh Jacobs · 229 yds, 2 TD
- Nov 6, 2016 · Latavius Murray · 114 yds, 3 TD
- Sep 25, 2011 · Darren McFadden · 171 yds, 2 TD
Latest catchigamis
- Sep 28, 2025 · Ashton Jeanty · 2 rec, 17 yds, 2 TD
- Sep 21, 2025 · Tre Tucker · 8 rec, 145 yds, 3 TD
- Oct 20, 2024 · Brock Bowers · 10 rec, 93 yds, 0 TD
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Data updated: October 15, 2026