Overview
- Las Vegas lost 33-16 to Dallas on Monday night, marking a fourth straight defeat and dropping the Raiders to 2-8.
- Geno Smith rejected play-calling as the issue and said to “blame it on me,” finishing 27-of-42 for 238 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
- Pete Carroll said he influenced the offensive plan, prioritized moving the ball over run-pass balance, and publicly reaffirmed his belief in Smith.
- The Raiders mustered only 27 rushing yards as rookie Ashton Jeanty had six carries for seven yards, later noting, “I don’t call the plays.”
- Multiple outlets report Pete Carroll and OC Chip Kelly could be in jeopardy after the season, while the front office is portrayed as relatively secure; Maxx Crosby urged accountability after the loss.