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Raiders Fall to 1–4 in 40–6 Rout by Colts as Pete Carroll Confronts Brutal Start

Carroll calls for a reset, citing third-down collapses, special-teams breakdowns, plus Geno Smith turnovers.

Overview

  • Indianapolis scored touchdowns on six consecutive possessions, converting 8 of 10 third downs, as Mac Jones went 20-of-29 for 212 yards and two scores.
  • Geno Smith threw two interceptions with a 63.2 passer rating and now has nine picks through five games, the most by a Raiders quarterback since 1982 per ESPN; Las Vegas failed to score a touchdown for the second time this season.
  • Special teams faltered again with a blocked A.J. Cole punt setting up a short-field Colts touchdown; the Raiders have allowed three blocked punts since 2024, the most in the NFL per the Associated Press.
  • Pete Carroll said he is “processing it poorly” after expecting immediate wins and told players to “keep believing” as he vows to start over this week.
  • Las Vegas played short-handed without Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer and Eric Stokes, recorded no sacks, saw rookie Ashton Jeanty post 109 scrimmage yards, and now turns to a Week 6 trip to the Titans.