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Raiders Edge Patriots in Carroll's Debut as Geno Smith Sets Franchise Mark

A late onside miscue preserved Las Vegas' 20-13 result in Foxborough.

Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Geno Smith went 24-of-34 for 362 yards with one touchdown and one interception, breaking Dan Pastorini's 1980 team record for most passing yards in a Raiders debut.
  • Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty produced the go-ahead 3-yard touchdown run with 9:39 left in the third quarter.
  • Daniel Carlson connected from 51 and 40 yards in the second half to push the Raiders' lead to two scores.
  • Patriots rookie kicker Andy Borregales hit a 44-yard field goal with 19 seconds remaining, then sent an onside kick out of bounds to end the comeback bid.
  • Mike Vrabel dropped his first game as New England's coach as Drake Maye threw for 287 yards with one touchdown and one interception, while Pete Carroll coached as the NFL's oldest head coach at 73 years and 357 days.