The Las Vegas Raiders typically get a raw deal from the NFL when it comes to matters of scheduling. Last season, the team kicked off the Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco era with back-to-back road games against the Harbaugh brothers.
This year, they have a significant disadvantage when it comes to rest, but overall, their schedule worked out quite favorably. The Raiders will have the benefit of playing other fourth-place teams because they finished last in the division, which was outside of the league's control.
However, as they typically do, the powers that be in the NFL have found a new way to interfere with the Raiders.