Raiders Draw 23-23 With Seahawks In Preseason Opener

The Las Vegas Raiders' 2025 preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks ended in a 23-23 tie, with the team showing both struggles and promise. The Raiders' defense struggled with tackling and was physically dominated early, though they forced a notable interception by safety Isaiah Pola-Mao. Offensively, starting quarterback Geno Smith played sparingly, while backup Aidan O’Connell had a mixed performance with 205 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty had limited success, gaining negative yardage on three carries, highlighting issues with the offensive line's blocking. The Raiders, led by head coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, used the game to showcase their new-look offense and assess young players, including wide receivers like Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton Jr., with the starters expected to see limited action in preseason to avoid injury. Despite early miscues, the team's performance in training camp and preseason indicates efforts to improve fundamentals and establish chemistry ahead of the regular season.