Las Vegas Raiders Face Tough 2025 Schedule After Moderate Offseason

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a notably active offseason under new head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek, acquiring a veteran quarterback Geno Smith, strengthening their offensive line, and drafting elite running back Ashton Jeanty. Despite these moves and ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell naming them the AFC team most likely to improve, the Raiders' previous poor performance means they still face an uphill battle to reach the playoffs in 2025. Their schedule includes challenging stretches against multiple playoff teams and division rivals, particularly toward the season's end, which will be critical in determining their postseason chances. While Pro Football Network gave the Raiders a modest grade of C for their offseason, citing that some roster changes may not amount to significant upgrades, the potential for natural regression in negative turnover margins and improved player health could help them progress. The Raiders have an opportunity to defy expectations, but overcoming last season's deficiencies and a tough schedule will be key to their success. Overall, the team's offseason efforts have laid a foundation for improvement, but playoff contention remains uncertain.