Raiders Fall to Bears Amidst Third Consecutive NFL Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered their third consecutive defeat in a narrow 25-24 loss to the Chicago Bears, despite a strong rushing performance that included 240 yards and three touchdowns by rookie Ashton Jeanty. The Raiders outgained Chicago and showed marked improvement in their ground game and offensive line play, but costly turnovers, mental errors, and a blocked 54-yard field goal in the game's final minute ultimately sealed their fate. Defensive lapses were notable, with safety Isaiah Pola-Mao's missteps directly contributing to multiple touchdowns and raising concerns about the secondary's performance. Head Coach Pete Carroll acknowledged the strides made, particularly praising the offensive line and the running backs' efforts, but emphasized the need to maintain consistency moving forward. The Raiders' ability to score multiple touchdowns per game has been overshadowed by their inability to close out games, joining rare company in NFL history for losing back-to-back games despite individual offensive success. Overall, while flashes of brilliance were evident, self-inflicted errors and late-game collapses continue to hinder the Raiders' progress in the 2025 season.