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Chiefs snag six primetime slots; Raiders get none

5/18/2026

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The Kansas City Chiefs were assigned six primetime games in the 2026 NFL schedule.
The Los Angeles Chargers received three primetime games, fewer than five in 2025.
The Las Vegas Raiders were given zero primetime slots despite holding the first overall draft pick.
May 17-18, 2026 forecasts project AFC West records of Chiefs 13-4, Broncos 10-7, Chargers 9-8, Raiders 6-11, and give Chiefs a Night Football opener versus Denver.

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Story summary

The Kansas City Chiefs were assigned six primetime games in the 2026 NFL schedule.
The Los Angeles Chargers received three primetime games, fewer than five in 2025.
The Las Vegas Raiders were given zero primetime slots despite holding the first overall draft pick.
May 17-18, 2026 forecasts project AFC West records of Chiefs 13-4, Broncos 10-7, Chargers 9-8, Raiders 6-11, and give Chiefs a Night Football opener versus Denver.