Sept. 12 at Pittsburgh 1:00 p.m. Both teams had a crappy season last year, and this one was scheduled just for that reason. Sept. 19 Buffalo 4:15 p.m. Tough home opener. The Raiders defense will be the key to this game. Sept. 26 Tampa Bay 8:30 p.m. CHUCKY RETURNS to the Coliseum: Sunday night game....this time, it's payback. Jerry Porter and Warren Sapp both get a TD reception. Oct. 3 at Houston 1:00 p.m. AFC South opponent. Oct. 10 at Indianapolis 1:00 p.m. Yikes. Consecutive road game and against Colts. Defense, are you guys ready? Oct. 17 Denver 4:15 p.m. Classic division matchup. Oct. 24 New Orleans 4:15 p.m. NFC South opponent Oct. 31 at San Diego 4:15 p.m. Halloween, 40,000 Raider fans at Quallcomm Stadium (The proverbial 9th Raiders' home game) Did I mention that it's Halloween? Nov. 7 at Carolina 1:00 p.m. Yikes. Consecutive road game....other side of the continent....Panthers. Nov. 14 Open Date This looks like a great week for a bye. Nov. 21 San Diego 4:05 p.m. Die Chargers Nov. 28 at Denver 8:30 p.m. Please don't snow. Dec. 5 Kansas City 4:05 p.m. I need a birthday gift, I'll settle for a Raider victory. Dec. 12 at Atlanta 1:00 p.m. NFC South opponent. Dec. 19 Tennessee 4:15 p.m. AFC South opponent (home team typically wins this series/matchup) Dec. 25 at Kansas City 5:00 p.m. I have one of those silver and black Santa Claus hats that they sell at the Coliseum. I'll be wearing it while watching the game on TV this year. Jan. 2 Jacksonville 4:15 p.m. AFC South opponent
