Three must-win games for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021
By Kenny King
The 2021 NFL schedules were released on Wednesday, and while every game is important, the Las Vegas Raiders must win these three matchups.
The NFL has released the schedule for all teams for the 2021-2022 season and based on the strength of schedule, the Las Vegas Raiders are once again atop of the list for teams with the toughest schedules at No. 2. The Las Raiders open their season again on primetime with the sole Monday night game at home vs. the Baltimore Ravens, looking to get off to a fast start.
The 2021 season is a huge one for many Raiders, including Derek Carr, Mike Mayock, and Jon Gruden. It is officially playoffs-or-bust for the Silver and Black, especially after faltering down the stretch the last two seasons.
While every game should be considered a must-win, and ultimately fans would love the Raiders to go 17-0, the odds of an undefeated season are virtually impossible, even in the gambling capital of the world. This is another tough road right out of the gate for the Silver and Black, so they need to concentrate on just playing consistent football, and stacking wins.
Looking at this schedule, it is easy to identify three must-win games for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021.