Raiders 2-5; Geno Smith's Job in Jeopardy

The Las Vegas Raiders are mired in a 2-5 start to the 2025 season under Pete Carroll, highlighted by a 31-0 shutout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and an ESPN power ranking near the bottom of the league. Geno Smith’s inconsistent play has prompted Carroll to open a quarterback competition, with Kenny Pickett potentially seeing snaps and analysts saying Smith’s job may be in jeopardy. Trade speculation has grown, with Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon suggesting the Raiders could pursue former No. 4 pick Anthony Richardson from the Indianapolis Colts as a long-term option. The club’s offseason choices, including using the No. 6 pick on running back Ashton Jeanty, have drawn criticism from analysts such as ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, while defensive end Jonah Laulu has emerged as a rare bright spot. Carroll says he will mix the depth chart and give rookies more reps as the team seeks to reverse its early-season slide.