Overview
- Pete Carroll dismissed Chip Kelly after 11 games and elevated Greg Olson to interim offensive coordinator, with Olson debuting Sunday against the Chargers.
- Las Vegas is 2-9 with one of the NFL’s worst offenses, averaging 268.9 yards per game and 15.0 points per game.
- NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Kelly repeatedly botched play calls, a claim Carroll denied, as anonymous players told the Review-Journal there were frequent issues getting calls in.
- Olson signaled a pro-style, run-forward approach featuring rookie Ashton Jeanty and more tight end involvement, stressing efficiency, protection and limited wholesale changes.
- Quarterback Geno Smith enters Week 13 at 2,367 passing yards with 13 touchdowns, 13 interceptions and 41 sacks taken, with injuries and shaky pass protection limiting fixes in the short term.