4 NFL games Oakland Raiders fans should keep an eye on during bye week

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 09: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass down field during the first half against the Houston Texans on August 9, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 09: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass down field during the first half against the Houston Texans on August 9, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 30: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions warms up before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 30: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions warms up before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

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Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions (Monday Night Football)

The Monday night game could quite possibly be the biggest for Raider fans to watch. The NFC North clash features two future Raider opponents in the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers.

The Packers especially is a big one to watch, as the Raiders will travel to Lambeau Field in Week 7 after the bye. The Lions will travel to Oakland in Week 9, when the Raiders finally return from their road trip.

Keep a very close eye on this one as both opponents will be facing the Raiders in the upcoming weeks. This game will air Monday at 5:15 PT.

The New York Jets vs the Dallas Cowboys in most cases would seem like a game in which the Cowboys should easily win, but that may not be the case. Week 6 looks to be quite different for the Jets. The revolving door of quarterback play will finally be closed, as second-year quarterback Sam Darnold has been cleared to play after dealing with a bout of mononucleosis.

The Cowboys have struggling in recent weeks, and will now play a slightly different team than the lethargic team the Jets have been the last few weeks without Darnold. Look for a possible upset here for the Jets, who will face the Raiders in a Week 12 clash in New York. The game will air Sunday at 1:25 PT.

Other notables

With other notable match ups to watch such as future opponents the Tennessee Titans vs divisional rival the Denver Broncos, as well as another divisional opponent in the Los Angeles Chargers facing the Pittsburgh Steelers, there are plenty of games to watch on your Raider bye week down time.

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