Oakland Raiders Confirm Their 2012 Home and Away Opponents

Well, here we are again. Twenty-four hours ago the Raiders' season was alive with the possibility playing a home playoff game next week. Yet, Raider Nation finds itself in an all too familiar situation.

With a 38-26 loss to San Diego, the Raiders' season is over. As it has been for the past nine years, Raiders fans are forced to look towards 2012. The Oakland Raiders tweeted their 2012 home and away opponents. Take a look at them below:

Raiders 2012 Home Opponents

Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Raiders 2012 Road Opponents

Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers 

Note: The actual dates and times of these games are not decided.

It's too early to try to analyze these matchups as far as projected wins and losses. We simply don't know enough about where the Raiders and their opponents will be a year from now.

However, it is important to note that the Raiders will be traveling to the East Coast often in 2012. Oakland, traditionally has struggled in these games. 

While I'm sure Raider Nation would rather be preparing for the playoffs, it's never too early to look forward to the 2012 season. 

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