The 2021 NFL schedule is officially here. With free agency mostly over with and the 2021 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, we can begin to preview the 2021 season. The AFC West should be one of the best divisions in the NFL. The will be motivated after falling short in the last year, the are excited to Frank Jackson Jersey move forward with their franchise quarterback in , the feel they made some improvements to become more competitive and the appeared to have had one of the best drafts of any .The Chiefs have won the division five years in a row, but could that change in 2021? Additionally, how many teams will the AFC West send to the playoffs? Below, we will break down the Raiders' 2021 schedule. We will list all 17 games, examine key matchups and give an initial season prediction:WeekOpponentDateTime (ET)Network1vs. RavensSept. 138:15 p.m.ESPN/ABC2at SteelersSept. 191 p.m.CBS3vs. DolphinsSept. 264:05 p.m.CBS4at ChargersOct. 48:15 p.m.ESPN5vs. BearsOct. 104:05 p.m.CBS6at BroncosOct. 174:25 p.m.CBS7vs. EaglesOct. 244:05 p.m.FOX8Bye Week9at GiantsNov. 71 p.m.CBS10vs. ChiefsNov. 148:20 p.m.NBC11vs. BengalsNov. 214:05 p.m. New Orleans Pelicans Jeresy CBS12at CowboysNov. 254:30 p.m.CBS13vs. WashingtonDec. 54:05 p.m.FOX14at ChiefsDec. 121 p.m.CBS15at BrownsTBDTBDTBD16vs. BroncosDec. 264:25 p.m.CBS17at ColtsJan. 21 p.m.CBS18vs. ChargersJan. 94:25 p.m.CBSWeek 3 vs. : The Raiders suffered a tough, 26-25 lo s to the Dolphins in Week 16 last year, as replaced and completed Steven Adams Jersey a miraculous, 41-yard throw which set up a game-winning field goal. There's no more Fitzpatrick to save Tagovailoa if he struggles this time around, and the Raiders will be out for revenge.Week 1 vs. : The Raiders have only faced once, back in 2018, and lost by 17. Las Vegas' defense ranked No. 25 overall in the league last year while the Ravens had the best rushing attack in the . There are reasons to expect Baltimore's pa sing attack will improve as well with the wide receiver additions the Ravens made this offseason.Week 17 at : The Raiders' Week 14, 44-27 lo s to the Colts last year ended whatever playoff hopes they had. It dropped them to 7-6 and began what would turn out to be a three-game losing streak -- the longest losing streak of the Raiders' 2020 season. and both scored two touchdowns while was held to just 49 rushing yards. This Colts team may look different with under center, but this is a rematch to watch.Week: 15 | Date: TBD | Time: TBDOpponent: We could list the Chiefs as Anthony Davis Jersey the Raiders' toughest opponent, but since they are a divisional opponent, Las Vegas will get two shots at them. All four AFC West teams have to face the Browns this season, and they are no longer an easy W. The Raiders pulled out a 16-6 win in putrid Cleveland weather last year, but the New Orleans Pelicans Hats Browns have confidence coming off of an 11-5 season and have made some solid additions in the offseason. The Browns are going to be a tough team to beat in 2021.2021 record prediction: 8-9 The Raiders appear to be a pretty average team to me. That's not nece sarily an insult, as they have proven they can compete with the likes of great teams like the Chiefs, but can Derek Carr and Co. remain consistent through a 17-game season in one of the toughest divisions in football? You'd like to see the defense improve in 2021, but I also have my eye on the wide receivers. Henry Ruggs III and Bryan Edwards having big campaigns could give the Raiders their first winning season since 2016.