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Raiders Blanked 31-0 Again as Kenny Pickett Falters in First Start

The defeat underscored a season-long offensive slide that coaching changes have not reversed.

Overview

  • With Geno Smith sidelined by a shoulder injury, Kenny Pickett started and went 15-of-25 for 64 yards with one interception while being sacked four times.
  • Las Vegas managed just 75 net yards and finished 3-of-13 on third and fourth downs as Philadelphia dominated possession roughly 39 minutes to 21.
  • The shutout was the Raiders’ second 31-0 loss of the season and their fourth game without a touchdown.
  • Replacing offensive coordinator Chip Kelly with Greg Olson has not lifted production, prompting criticism of both Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek.
  • Pete Carroll has said Smith will resume starting when healthy, leaving Pickett’s role uncertain after the team dropped its eighth straight to fall to 2-12.