Raiders 2022 schedule release: Predicting the outcome of all 17 games

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 09: Tight end Darren Waller #83 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 09: Tight end Darren Waller #83 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Oct 4, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs the ball for a touchdown against Las Vegas Raiders safety Trevon Moehrig (25) and cornerback Amik Robertson (21) and defensive back Johnathan Abram (24) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

We now know what the regular-season schedule will look like for the Las Vegas Raiders, so why not try and predict the outcome of all 17 games.

The Las Vegas Raiders punched their ticket to the playoffs last season for only the second time since the 2002 campaign and did so in stunning fashion. They had to go on a winning streak to close out the regular season and capped off their season with a home victory as time expired against the Los Angeles Chargers.

In 2022, they will look to get back to the playoffs, and here, we examine what the outcomes could look like for all 17 regular-season games.

Raiders 2022 schedule release: Predicting the outcome of all 17 games

Week 1: at Los Angeles Chargers

The Raiders start off where they finished the 2021 regular season, as they take on division rival Los Angeles. This game is sure to have plenty of fireworks, as not only is this a divisional game, but the Raiders will be taking on a former friend in Khalil Mack, who joined Los Angeles this offseason.

While the Chargers have enjoyed some success, they have yet to make the playoffs with Justin Herbert at quarterback, so this is a big year for him. However, this is essentially a home game for the Raiders, and in the end, Derek Carr has some more magic for his divisional foe, leading the Raiders to victory No. 1 of the season.

2022 Record: 1-0 overall, 1-0 in AFC West

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