Las Vegas Raiders Playoffs 2027
The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-1, 2nd in the AFC West, 1 game behind the Kansas City Chiefs. If the season ended today they would be the AFC's No. 5 seed and visit the No. 4 Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round. Next: at the New England Patriots, Sun, Oct 11 · 1:00 PM EDT on CBS.
PatriotsSun, Oct 11 · 1:00 PM EDT · CBS
Bills No. 4Then the Divisional Round on the road, reseeded against a top seedAFC West Standings
AFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chiefs | 4-0 | – |
| 2 |  Ravens | 3-1 | 1 |
| 3 |  Jaguars | 3-1 | 1 |
| 4 | Bills | 3-1 | 1 |
| 5 | Raiders | 3-1 | 1 |
| 6 |  Browns | 3-1 | 1 |
| 7 | Patriots | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Broncos | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Steelers | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Bengals | 2-2 | 2 |
Four division winners (seeds 1-4) and three wild cards; only the No. 1 seed gets a bye. GB = games behind the No. 1 seed. Full AFC playoff picture →
Raiders 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | vs  Dolphins | W 27-13 |
| 2 | Sep 20 | at  Chargers | W 26-14 |
| 3 | Sep 27 | at  Saints | W 35-27 |
| 4 | Oct 4 | vs Chiefs | L 27-30 |
| 5 | Oct 11 | at Patriots | 1:00 PM |
| 6 | Oct 18 | vs Bills | 4:25 PM |
| 7 | Oct 25 | vs  Rams | 4:25 PM |
| 8 | Nov 1 | at  Jets | 1:00 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | at  49ers | 4:05 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | vs  Seahawks | 4:05 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | at Broncos | 4:25 PM |
| 12 | Nov 29 | at Browns | 1:00 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | vs Chargers | 4:05 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | vs Broncos | 4:25 PM |
| 16 | Dec 27 | vs  Titans | 4:05 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | at  Cardinals | 4:05 PM |
| 18 | Jan 10 | at Chiefs | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Bye week omitted.
This Las Vegas Raiders playoffs page refreshes after every Raiders game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the AFC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Las Vegas Raiders playoffs FAQ
Are the Las Vegas Raiders in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: the AFC’s No. 5 seed (wild card). Nothing is clinched until the magic number reaches zero.
Who would the Las Vegas Raiders play in the playoffs?
The No. 4 Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round, on the road; then the Divisional Round on the road, reseeded against a top seed.
When is the next Raiders game?
Sun, Oct 11 · 1:00 PM EDT, at the New England Patriots, on CBS.
What is the Raiders record at home, on the road and in the division?
1-1 at home, 2-0 away, 1-1 in the AFC West and 2-1 against the AFC.
How do NFL teams make the playoffs?
Seven per conference: the four division winners, seeded 1-4 by record, and the three best remaining records as wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card Round.