Scott Boe said:
"As a Colorado resident, I'm most looking forward to sweeping the Broncos and restoring the natural order of things."
I'm not going to make any bold proclamations like my guy Scott, but the Raiders did beat the Broncos eight straight times until last season.
Picking up a divisional victory against the Broncos is feasible, but will be difficult considering how talented the Broncos are. They drafted Jahdae Barron, a Jim Thorpe Award winner from Texas, with their 2025 first-round pick. They'll pair him next to reigning Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II on a Broncos defense that was third in fewest points allowed in 2024.
However, the Raiders have amplified their offense in a big way since being swept by the Broncos last season, acquiring Geno Smith at quarterback and drafting Ashton Jeanty and Jack Bech as potential high volume targets for Smith. Chip Kelly as the team's offensive coordinator will also play a helping hand in returning to the win column against Denver.
The two teams' first matchup of the season will be a primetime matchup on Thursday Night Football in Week 10.
Rodney H. Washington from Pennsylvania said:
"Raiders vs. Eagles in Philly!"
This will be a gritty type of game that true football fans will love to see.
Mid-December, cold as hell, a hostile environment on the road. And it's against the defending Super Bowl champions, to make the stakes even higher.
The Philadelphia Eagles did lose a few key pieces to their roster this offseason i.e. Milton Williams, Josh Sweat and Mekhi Becton. Nevertheless, they're still loaded on both sides of the ball. The head of the snake remains quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was named Super Bowl MVP after completing 77.3 percent of his passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs back in February. His top targets are A.J. Brown and league-leading rusher Saquon Barkley, who won NFL Offensive Player of the Year.
If the Raiders have playoff aspirations, this is one of the games they need to have circled toward the end of the year to make a run. Five of the last six opponents of the season for the Raiders were teams that made the postseason in 2024.
Get an exclusive look at photos from phase two of the Silver and Black's offseason program.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tank Booker (73) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive assistant Rip Rowan at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Zach Carter (93) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Andre Carter II (99) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Jahfari Harvey (75) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Ovie Oghoufo (90) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders center Will Putnam (67) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
\Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) and safety Thomas Harper (34) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) and cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Carter Runyon (46) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (4) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) and defensive end Jah Joyner (59) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Wesley Steiner (48) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders center/guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Matt Jones (42) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (29) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jailin Walker (57) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Mello Dotson (35) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jaylon Smith (55) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tank Booker (73) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle JJ Pegues (92) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tank Booker (73) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Zach Carter (93) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Leki Fotu (95) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Treven Ma'ae (68) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Ketron Jackson Jr. (85) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Key'Shawn Smith (83) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Justin Shorter (88) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (4) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Key'Shawn Smith (83) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tommy Mellott (19) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Ketron Jackson Jr. (85) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Ian Thomas (80) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cody Lindenberg (54) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cody Lindenberg (54) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jaylon Smith (55) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Ovie Oghoufo (90) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Jahfari Harvey (75) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Andre Carter II (99) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerbacks Kyu Blu Kelly (36), Decamerion Richardson (25) and Darnay Holmes (30) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Qadir Ismail (84) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11), defensive end Charles Snowden (49) and linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) at a workout during phase two of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
