NFL Unveils 49ers, Raiders Opponents For 2016 Season
(CBS SF) – The San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders have learned the opponents they would face in 2016 after the National Football league unveiled every team's opponents for the regular season.
Whoever coaches the 49ers next season should plan for home games at Levi's Stadium against the Cowboys and Patriots, along with the annual home and away games against NFC West rivals Seahawks, Cardinals and Rams. The 49ers dismissed Jim Tomsula following a 5-11 record in the 2015 season.
For the road portion of their schedule, the Niners are slated to make cross-country trips to face the Bills, Dolphins, Falcons and Panthers.
49ers Home Opponents: Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks, Saints, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Patriots, Jets
49ers Away Opponents: Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks, Falcons, Panthers, Bears, Bills, Dolphins
Meanwhile, the Raiders are filing relocation papers to play in Los Angeles next season. Adding to the uncertainty, the division rival Chargers are also seeking a move to Los Angeles.
No matter where the Raiders call home, the Silver and Black would host several AFC South and NFC South opponents, including the Panthers, Falcons and Colts. On the road, the Raiders opponents include the Buccaneers, Ravens, Saints and Titans.
Raiders Home Opponents: Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Texans, Colts, Bills, Falcons, Panthers
Raiders Away Opponents: Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Jaguars, Titans, Ravens, Saints, Buccaneers
The complete NFL schedule is expected to be released in spring.
Tim Fang is a digital producer for CBS San Francisco. A native of the Bay Area, follow him on Twitter @fangtj.