US EditionPete Carroll Searches for Answers as Raiders' Dismal Season Continues
The Raiders' offense ranks among the worst with just 156 yards in Week 13 and quarterback Smith leads the NFL with 14 interceptions, prompting questions about Carroll's tenure.
- Updated December 1, 2025 — Pete Carroll, Las Vegas Raiders head coach, saw his team fall to 2-10 after a blowout loss at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday following his firing of offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.
- The offense produced minimal results in Week 13, highlighting systemic issues as Geno Smith leads the NFL with 14 interceptions and Las Vegas offensive personnel face criticism for a weak draft and free-agent period.
- In the loss, the Chargers ran 67 plays to Las Vegas' 46 and controlled possession about 35:48 to 24:12, while Las Vegas struggled offensively and allowed many third-down conversions.
- One NFL executive said he expects the Raiders to move on from Pete Carroll this offseason, and the GM will likely lead a head-coaching search; this could mark Carroll's NFL sideline end.
- Carroll previously rebuilt USC and the Seattle Seahawks, and the Raiders' offensive struggles rank among the franchise's worst seasonal performances historically.
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Pete Carroll searches for answers as Raiders' dismal season continues
Pete Carroll remains optimistic about the Raiders' chances despite their 2-10 record. In November, he fired two key coordinators to shake things up.
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