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Oakland Raiders: Top 10 regular season games

By Pete D. Camarillo

Dec 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) celebrates with fans following the win over the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Raiders defeated Broncos 15-12. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) celebrates with fans following the win over the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Raiders defeated Broncos 15-12. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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8. Oakland Raiders at Jacksonville Jaguars, Oct. 23, 2016

Jan 27, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad head coach Gus Bradley of the Jacksonville Jaguars greets wide receiver Jay Lee of Baylor (4) as players warm up during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad head coach Gus Bradley of the Jacksonville Jaguars greets wide receiver Jay Lee of Baylor (4) as players warm up during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /

Two of the top three quarterbacks from the 2014 NFL Draft Class face-off in Blake Bortles and Derek Carr. Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio faces the team he coached from 2003 to 2011 for the first time.

These teams have competed for free agents the past two seasons. Both teams are on the rise and it would be good gauge of where the Raiders are in their rebuild.

7. Oakland Raiders at New Orleans Saints, Sept. 11, 2016

Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) attempts a pass in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Saints won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) attempts a pass in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Saints won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

The fourteenth anniversary happens to fall on the opening day of the NFL season. Hence, this game should be filled with tons of emotion.

Added, the Raiders opened last season with a terrible loss in last season’s opener. This year, they open the year on the road and as underdogs. Expect them to set the tone in this game. Are the Raiders finally ready to emerge as a contender? Will they live up to the offseason hype? We will have a better idea after week one.

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