Overview
- The Raiders sit 2-7 with a bottom-tier offense at 15.4 points per game (31st), punctuated by a 10-7 loss to Denver that again exposed red-zone and third-down failures.
- Geno Smith leads the NFL in interceptions (12) and is tied to a two-year, $75 million extension through 2027, a factor in any offseason pivot.
- Speculative proposals link Las Vegas to a Kyler Murray trade for high draft picks, though his recent injuries and roughly $230.5 million contract through 2028 raise significant risk.
- Coaching pressure is intensifying as Chip Kelly’s play-calling draws sharp criticism from voices like Richie Incognito, and the team has already fired special teams coordinator Tom McMahon.
- Newsweek highlights a CBS Sports hot-seat ranking that projects Carroll could be out after one season, while no front-office or roster moves have been announced.