Raiders Lose to Bengals, Minshew Benched

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a disappointing 41-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, marking their fifth consecutive defeat and dropping their record to 2-7. Quarterback Gardner Minshew was benched for the third time this season after completing just 10 of 17 passes for 124 yards, leading to the insertion of Desmond Ridder in the third quarter. Despite a strong start with a touchdown on their opening drive, the Raiders' offense faltered significantly, scoring only four touchdowns outside of the final minutes of games in their last five losses. Coach Antonio Pierce acknowledged the need for a reset during the upcoming bye week, while the Bengals improved to 4-5, fueled by Joe Burrow’s five touchdown passes and a strong performance from Chase Brown. The Raiders' struggles have raised questions about their future, including the quarterback position, as they look for solutions heading into the second half of the season.