2024 Las Vegas Raiders Season Preview: Schedule, How to Watch, Key Players

Las Vegas Raiders 2024 NFL Season Preview

The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up for the 2024 NFL season with a blend of new talent, key departures, and a challenging schedule. Coming off an 8-9 season in 2023, the Raiders are aiming to make a significant impact in the AFC West under new head coach Antonio Pierce.

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Raiders Key Additions and Subtractions

Additions:

• Christian Wilkins, DT: Wilkins signed a four-year, $110 million deal, bringing his disruptive presence to the Raiders’ defensive line. He is expected to complement Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby effectively.
• Gardner Minshew, QB: Minshew was signed to compete with Aidan O’Connell for the starting quarterback position.
• Alexander Mattison, RB: Mattison joins the backfield to fill the void left by Josh Jacobs‘ departure.
• Cody Whitehair, G: The veteran lineman signed a one-year deal, expected to solidify the right guard position.

Subtractions:

• Josh Jacobs, RB: Jacobs left in free agency, joining the Green Bay Packers, leaving a significant gap in the Raiders’ rushing attack.
• Jimmy Garoppolo, QB: Released following a suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy.
• Hunter Renfrow, WR: Released in March 2024, Renfrow’s departure marks the end of his tenure with the Raiders.

Raiders 2024 NFL Schedule with TV Channel and How to Watch

Preseason

• Week 1: Sat, Aug 10 @ Minnesota, 4:00 PM, NFL Network
• Week 2: Sat, Aug 17 vs Dallas, 10:00 PM, NFL Network
• Week 3: Fri, Aug 23 vs San Francisco, 10:00 PM, NFL Network

Regular Season

Week	Date	Opponent	Time	TV
1	Sep 8	@ L.A. Chargers	4:05 PM	CBS
2	Sep 15	@ Baltimore Ravens	1:00 PM	CBS
3	Sep 22	vs Carolina Panthers	4:05 PM	CBS
4	Sep 29	vs Cleveland Browns	4:25 PM	CBS
5	Oct 6	@ Denver Broncos	4:05 PM	FOX
6	Oct 13	vs Pittsburgh Steelers	4:05 PM	CBS
7	Oct 20	@ L.A. Rams	4:05 PM	CBS
8	Oct 27	vs Kansas City Chiefs	4:25 PM	CBS
9	Nov 3	@ Cincinnati Bengals	1:00 PM	FOX
10	BYE
11	Nov 17	@ Miami Dolphins	1:00 PM	CBS
12	Nov 24	vs Denver Broncos	4:05 PM	CBS
13	Nov 29	@ Kansas City Chiefs	3:00 PM	Prime Video
14	Dec 8	@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers	1:00 PM	CBS
15	Dec 16	vs Atlanta Falcons	8:30 PM	ESPN
16	Dec 22	vs Jacksonville Jaguars	4:25 PM	CBS
17	Dec 29	@ New Orleans Saints	1:00 PM	FOX
18	Jan 5	vs L.A. Chargers	TBD

How to Watch the Las Vegas Raiders Online

Television:

• CBS: Watch Raiders games live on CBS.
• FOX: Watch games live on FOX.
• NBC: Sunday Night Football live on NBC.
• ESPN: Monday Night Football live on ESPN.
• NFL Network: Nearly 200 live NFL games, including Thursday Night Football.

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Raiders Historical Information

The Raiders, established in 1960, have a storied history with three Super Bowl titles and a reputation as the “Team of the Decades” for their success in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. They have a total record of 505-467-11 going into the 2024 season. The team plays its home games at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, which opened in 2020 and has a capacity of 65,000.

Raiders Storylines to Watch

1. Quarterback Competition: The battle between Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew for the starting quarterback role will be a focal point throughout the season.
2. Running Back Rotation: With Josh Jacobs gone, the performance of Alexander Mattison, Zamir White, and Ameer Abdullah will be critical to the Raiders’ offensive success.
3. Defensive Improvements: The addition of Christian Wilkins is expected to bolster a defense that struggled at times last year, particularly in the pass rush.
4. Offensive Coordinator Luke Getsy’s Impact: How well Getsy can implement his offensive scheme will be crucial, especially after the Raiders’ offensive struggles last season.
5. Head Coach Antonio Pierce: In his first full season as head coach, Pierce’s leadership and strategic decisions will be under the microscope as he aims to lead the Raiders back to the playoffs.

The 2024 season promises to be an intriguing one for the Raiders, with new faces and significant changes setting the stage for a potentially exciting campaign.