The Oakland Raiders will have the weekend off in Week 6, but that does not mean Raiders fans should not keep their eyes on the action.
Coming off an impressive Week 5 win in London against the Chicago Bears, the Oakland Raiders will be in their bye week in Week 6. With that being said, this does not mean you should not be glued to your TV screen this week.
There are still quite a few games you should keep your eye on that do indeed affect the Raiders season.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans
First up let’s start up with an almost must watch TV clash of the Kansas City Chiefs vs the Houston Texans. For one, this is not only important because the Chiefs are of course division rivals of the Raiders, but the Raiders clash with the Texans in Week 8 in the final week of the long road trip as well.
In what could possibly be a high scoring affair, Raider fans can get a close glimpse of a future opponent, as well as how the Texans fair against the Chiefs. Keep a close eye on this clash which will air 10 AM PT, as it also has Wild Card implications for Oakland.
New Orleans Saints vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Another game to watch closely involves another future opponent, the New Orleans Saints against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars are led by rookie quarterback and fan favorite Gardner Minshew, and they travel to Oakland in Week 15.
They will be taking on one of the better teams in the league in the Saints. who hold a record of 4-. This will be a huge test for the Jaguars, and watching how they fare will be one to surely keep an eye on. The game will Sunday air at 10 AM PT.