Editing Las Vegas Raiders (section)

===Divisional rivals===
==== Kansas City Chiefs ====
{{Main|Chiefs–Raiders rivalry}}
The [[Kansas City Chiefs|Chiefs]] are one of the Raiders' most iconic and longstanding divisional foes, with the rivalry dating back to the earliest days of the AFL. Oakland lost the [[1969 American Football League Championship Game|1969 AFL Championship]] against Kansas City, who went on to beat the [[1969 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]] and win the Super Bowl. From 1990 to 1999, the Raiders lost 17 out of 20 regular-season meetings between the Chiefs, including a 10–game losing streak at Kansas City; the Raiders also lost to the Chiefs 10–6 in the Wild Card round on December 28, 1991. On September 8, 1996, the Chiefs also began to lead the overall series against the Raiders for the first time since November 23, 1969. On January 1, 2000, the last game of the 1999 NFL regular season, the Raiders defeated the Chiefs for the first time in Kansas City since 1988 in overtime on a 33-yard field goal kick made by Joe Nedney. Until October 19, 2017 – when they defeated the Chiefs, 31–30 on a game-tying touchdown on the last play of the game, leading to a game-winning PAT – the Raiders had lost five straight to the Chiefs, their previous win against them being in the 2014 season. However, the Raiders would defeat the Chiefs 40–32 in the 2020, snapping a five-game losing streak and also winning in Kansas City for the first time since 2012. On Christmas Day 2023, the Raiders defeated the Chiefs and snapped another five-game losing streak.<ref name="k708">{{cite web | title=Raiders stun sloppy Chiefs with 2 defensive TDs in 20-14 Christmas Day win | website=CBS Sacramento | date=2023-12-25 | url=https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/raiders-use-2-defensive-touchdowns-for-20-14-win-over-chiefs/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref>

The Chiefs lead the overall series '''71–54–2''', and are the only team in the AFC West against whom the Raiders have a losing record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Matchups, Las Vegas/LA/Oakland Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=rai&tm2=kan&yr=all |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

==== Denver Broncos ====
{{Main|Broncos–Raiders rivalry}}
The Raiders' rivalry with the [[Denver Broncos|Broncos]] is considered to be one of the most heated and well-known rivalries in NFL history. The Raiders managed a 14-game winning streak against the Broncos from 1965 to 1971, which lasted until October 22, 1972, when the Broncos defeated the Raiders 30–23. The Broncos amassed 21 wins in 28 games, from the 1995 season and the arrival of Broncos head coach [[Mike Shanahan]], through the 2008 season. Shanahan coached the Raiders before being fired just four games into the 1989 season, which served to intensify this rivalry. On December 13, 2015, the Raiders pulled a huge upset on the Broncos (15–12) by a spectacular performance from their defense allowing only four field goals. Linebacker Khalil Mack recorded five sacks in that game  which is tied for the most sacks in a game with Howie Long. The Broncos reached their first-ever Super Bowl when they defeated the Raiders 20–17 in the AFC Championship Game. The two teams have faced off on Monday Night Football a total of 19 times, making it the most frequent Monday Night matchup in NFL history.<ref name="m756">{{cite web | title=Raiders vs. Broncos: A primetime rivalry | website=Raiders.com| date=2018-12-21 | url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-vs-broncos-a-primetime-rivalry | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref>

Raiders hold the advantage in the all-time series '''72–53–2.'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Matchups, Las Vegas/LA/Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=rai&tm2=den&yr=all |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

==== Los Angeles Chargers ====
{{Main|Chargers–Raiders rivalry}}
The [[Los Angeles Chargers]]' rivalry with Oakland dates to the 1963 season, when the Raiders defeated the heavily favored Chargers twice, both come-from-behind fourth-quarter victories. The Raiders held a streak without losing to the Chargers with a 16–0–2 record from 1968 to 1977. One of the most memorable games between these teams was the "Holy Roller" game in 1978, in which the Raiders fumbled for a touchdown in a very controversial play. In January 1981 the Chargers hosted their first AFC title against the Raiders. The Raiders were victorious over the Chargers of a score 34–27. The Raiders ended up moving on to play in Super Bowl 15 defeating the Eagles 27–10. On November 22, 1982, the Raiders hosted their first Monday Night football game in Los Angeles against the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers led the game in the 1st half 24–0 until the Raiders came into the 2nd half and made a huge comeback and defeated the San Diego Chargers 28–24. On October 10, 2010, the Raiders ended their 13-game losing streak to the San Diego Chargers with a score of 35–27. The Raiders hold the overall series advantage at '''67–57–2'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Matchups, Las Vegas/LA/Oakland Raiders vs. Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=rai&tm2=sdg&yr=all |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>