Las Vegas Raiders 2022 NFL schedule: 5 must-win games
By Scott Rogust
4. Denver Broncos
Whenever matching up against the Denver Broncos recently, the Raiders have ended up on the winning end. In fact, Las Vegas is on a four-game winning streak against Denver.
The 2022 Broncos are a totally different team. They no longer have a huge question mark at quarterback, as they acquired nine-time Pro Bowler and former Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks. That makes for a much more difficult matchup for the Raiders, the team does have Jones on the defensive line, who has tortured Wilson during their time together in the NFC West.
Denver is a better team in 2022, and the Raiders need to pick up a win against them if they want to have a path to the playoffs.
3. Kansas City Chiefs
The Raiders improved their roster this offseason. In 2022, they should prove it by getting a win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Las Vegas was completely outmatched when they played Kansas City in 2021. They lost 41-14 in Week 10 and 48-9 in Week 14.
Las Vegas has the chance to duel with Kansas City, as they have Adams to create plays downfield for Carr. Plus, Kansas City does have one huge piece missing from their offense in Tyreek Hill, who was traded to the Miami Dolphins this offseason.
Getting a win over the Chiefs could be huge for the Raiders in 2022.