Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
17h ago

Raiders Enter Bye at 2-5 After 31-0 Loss as Davis Says It’s Too Early to Make Staff Calls

Carroll voices surprise that the team has not progressed as expected.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and head coach Pete Carroll of the Las Vegas Raiders before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on August 07, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Las Vegas reaches the bye at 2-5 after a 31-0 shutout in Kansas City with 95 total yards and no trips to the red zone.
  • Geno Smith is tied for the NFL lead with 10 interceptions and holds a 77.1 passer rating as the offense ranks 31st in points per game.
  • Owner Mark Davis told The Athletic it is “too early” to make harsh decisions on offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, signaling no immediate staff change.
  • Protection and continuity remain problems, with a Pro Football Focus No. 28 offensive line and a recent benching of right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson for Alex Cappa.
  • Injuries to Brock Bowers, Kolton Miller and Maxx Crosby plus a lagging pass rush have hurt a defense allowing a 44.9% third-down conversion rate, with ESPN putting playoff odds at 3%.