Raiders Lose 31-14 to Chargers, Record at 2-10

The Las Vegas Raiders' dismal 2025 season continued with a 31-14 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, dropping their record to 2-10 and intensifying questions about the future of head coach Pete Carroll.

The loss highlighted persistent offensive woes for a team that entered the year with renewed optimism after hiring the 74-year-old Carroll during the offseason. The Raiders, who averaged just 14.9 points per game through 12 weeks, managed only 156 total yards against the Chargers, including a paltry 91 rushing yards excluding a late meaningless drive. Quarterback Geno Smith, acquired in a trade and given a contract extension, completed 18 of 23 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns but also threw an interception in a game where the Raiders converted only two of eight third-down attempts. Tight end Brock Bowers provided the lone highlights, catching both scores on receptions of six and 24 yards, underscoring his role as the offense's most reliable weapon.

Carroll, the oldest head coach in NFL history, recently fired special teams coordinator Tom McMahon and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly in a bid to inject energy into the struggling unit. Interim...