The Raiders kick off their 2012 regular season with the nightcap of a Monday night doubleheader against the San Diego Chargers at the Coliseum on Sept. 10.

Other games of note include, a home game against the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 18, a Thursday night game against the Denver Broncos on Dec. 6., a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 25 — Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer's former team and the team that currently employs former Raiders head coach Hue Jackson — and a home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 23.

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