The 2024 season was the

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' 55th in the

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(NFL), their 65th overall, their fifth in

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, and their only season under the

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tandem of

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and

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. Unable to improve on their 8–9 record from 2023, the Raiders failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third consecutive season, and instead went 4–13 for their third consecutive losing season. Their .235 winning percentage was their worst since

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when they were based in Oakland. It was their first season since

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when they were based in Oakland placing last in the AFC West. The Raiders fired Pierce two days after the season ended. Two days later, Telesco was also fired. For the first time since

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when they were based in Oakland, the team did not win a single game against the Broncos, Chiefs, or Chargers.

Offseason

Coaching changes

On October 31, 2023, following a Week 8 loss to the

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, the Raiders fired

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and general manager Dave Ziegler. The Raiders named linebackers coach Antonio Pierce interim head coach, and assistant general manager Champ Kelly interim general manager. Following the season, the team named Antonio Pierce the full-time head coach after the team finished the season with a record of 5–4 under Pierce. On January 23, 2024, Tom Telesco was hired as the general manager of the Raiders.

Notable free agent acquisitions

Notable players released

Trades

Draft

Draft trades

Staff

Final roster

Preseason

The Raiders' preseason opponents and preliminary schedule were announced on May 15, in conjunction with the release of the regular season schedule. Final schedule was released on May 17.

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at Los Angeles Chargers

Week 2: at Baltimore Ravens

Week 3: vs. Carolina Panthers

This was the Raiders' first loss to the Panthers since

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when they were based in Oakland.

Week 4: vs. Cleveland Browns

The Raiders kept their winning streak against the Browns alive, not having lost to them since 2014 when they were based in Oakland.

Week 5: at Denver Broncos

After starting with a 10-0 lead the Raiders would be outscored 34-8 the remainder of the game. Resulting in their first loss to Denver since

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. Effectively snapping a 6 game win streak against the Broncos.

Week 6: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

This loss marked the Raiders 3rd straight loss to the Steeles since

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, dropping them 2-4.

Week 7: at Los Angeles Rams

Week 8: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Week 9: at Cincinnati Bengals

Week 11: at Miami Dolphins

Week 12: vs. Denver Broncos

With the loss, the Raiders were not only swept by the Broncos for the first time since

, but also due to the Chiefs win over the Panthers, the Raiders were mathematically incapable of clinching the AFC West for the 21st year in a row. The loss also tied them with the Giants for the worst record in the NFL.

Week 13: at Kansas City Chiefs

With the loss, the Raiders fell to 2–10, suffered their eighth straight loss, the team's longest losing streak since

, and became the second team eliminated from playoff contention. Also, with the Denver Broncos Monday night win over the Cleveland Browns, the Raiders would seal a last place finish in the AFC West.

Week 14: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 15: vs. Atlanta Falcons

The Raiders once again failed to beat the Falcons, not having done so since

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