Five observations of the Raiders 2017 schedule
By Evan Groat
![Aug 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) during the first half at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Aug 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) during the first half at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/JustBlogBaby-cover-aa172b9787559cf1b5cf281aaf679667c155d71dd8ab62052902094af7b540fd.jpg)
The Raiders will be on the national stage in five primetime games
The 2017 Oakland Raiders certainly won’t be sneaking up on anyone this year. The NFL has taken notice of this young and talented roster and will put them on full display for all of the world to see. How they handle the pressures of primetime will be telling as the team looks to reach the Super Bowl for the first time since the 2002 season.
The list of Raiders prime-time games is as follows:
Week 3 at Washington (Sunday Night Football)
Week 7 vs Kansas City (Thursday Night Football)
Week 9 at Miami (Sunday Night Football)
Week 15 vs Dallas (Sunday Night Football) *Christmas Day
Week 16 at Philadelphia (Monday Night Football)
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So circle your calendars, buy your tickets, book your flights and your hotel rooms. The Raiders are back.