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Raidersā strength of schedule ranked No. 6 in the NFL for 2026 season
TL;DR
The Las Vegas Raiders have the sixth-strongest strength of schedule in the NFL for the 2026 season, with an opponent win percentage of 52.9%. Despite a tough schedule, the Raiders have made significant roster improvements, including drafting Fernando Mendoza and signing Kirk Cousins.
Key points
- Raiders have the sixth-strongest strength of schedule in the NFL for 2026
- Opponent win percentage is 52.9% from last season
- Raiders finished with the worst record in the NFL in 2025
- They drafted Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in 2026
- Home games include divisional rivals and playoff teams
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The Las Vegas Raidersā schedule will not be an easy one in 2026.
According to the NFL, the Raiders have the sixth-strongest strength of schedule in the NFL for next season, with an opponent win percentage of 52.9 percent from last season.
The Raiders (3-14) finished with the worst record in the NFL in 2025. Las Vegas earned the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which they used on Fernando Mendoza, and strengthened their roster at several positions with their additions of center Tyler Linderbaum and quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency, as well as cornerback Taron Johnson in the trade market.
Nevertheless, the Raiders have one of the toughest schedules for next season. Las Vegas will be tested in six of their eight home games in 2026, by their AFC West divisional rivals Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, and Kansas City Chiefs, the former two of whom made the playoffs last season, as well as the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks.
The road slate wonāt be much easier, as the Raiders are set to take on the Broncos, Chiefs, and Chargers, as well as the defending AFC champion New England Patriots, and the .
Q&A
What is the strength of schedule for the Raiders in the 2026 NFL season?
The Raiders have the sixth-strongest strength of schedule in the NFL for the 2026 season.
Who did the Raiders draft with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Raiders used the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Fernando Mendoza.
Which teams are the Raiders facing at home in the 2026 season?
The Raiders will face the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks at home in the 2026 season.