HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders open the 2025 NFL regular season at the New England Patriots on Sept. 7 at Gillette Stadium.

The Raiders offense, led by quarterback Geno Smith , has enough talent to give opposing defenses problems during the season. However, the overall depth of the roster raises eyebrows. There's a significant drop-off in talent at certain positions, most notably at offensive line and cornerback. Coach Pete Carroll is not afraid of playing rookies right away. This year's rookie class will be asked to exceed expectations if the Raiders want to compete in a crowded AFC West.

The roster will be cut to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Here is a projection for the Raiders:

QUARTERBACK (3): Geno Smith , Aidan O'Connell , Cam Miller .

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