Raiders Listed as One of the Most ‘Miserable’ Teams in the NFL
The Las Vegas Raiders have found themselves in an unwanted spotlight. According to The Athletic’s latest “Misery Meter,” the Raiders are among the NFL’s most miserable teams through the first five weeks of the 2025
What was supposed to be the beginning of a new era under veteran head coach Pete Carroll has quickly unraveled, leaving fans questioning whether this latest reboot has already gone off the rails.
Raiders Ranked Among NFL’s Most Miserable Teams After Blowout Loss
Carroll was brought in to stabilize a franchise that’s cycled through multiple coaches and front-office regimes over the past decade. Instead, the
That defeat wasn’t just another bad day; it was a sign that Las Vegas may be even worse than expected.
A coach once celebrated for building the Legion of Boom in Seattle and dismantling Peyton Manning’s historic 2013 Denver Broncos offense now finds himself running out of excuses. During Sunday’s loss, Carroll could only watch as Indianapolis outscored his
The Athletic’s “Pick Six” column placed the Raiders among other struggling franchises, including the Jets, Giants, Dolphins, Browns, Ravens, Bengals,
A Veteran Coach, Yet a Familiar Struggle
Carroll’s track record shows he’s no stranger to slow starts. When he took over at USC in 2001, the Trojans began 1-4 before rallying to finish 6-6. His first season with the
Building a winner, as Carroll has often reminded reporters, takes time. But at 74 years old, he may not have that luxury in Las Vegas, especially with limited control compared to his previous stops.
The Raiders‘ issues run deeper than coaching. Their offense has been inconsistent, the defense can’t stop anything, and the overall identity is nonexistent. The numbers speak for themselves: Las Vegas has already lost twice by 17 or more points this season (40%).
Under Josh McDaniels, that happened five times in 25 games (20%). Under Antonio Pierce, it happened five times in 26 games (19.2%). Now with Carroll, it’s happened twice in just five outings, a troubling early trend.
Carroll’s admission following the loss, “I’m processing it poorly, to tell you the truth. Because I did expect to win right out of the chute,” underscores his frustration.
Expectations were higher, not only because of his pedigree but because the
The question now becomes how patient owner Mark Davis will be. Carroll’s history suggests he can turn things around, but doing so in today’s
If misery loves company, the Raiders certainly have plenty of it. But unlike other teams rebuilding from scratch, Las Vegas was supposed to be better than this… and that makes their struggles all the more painful.
Broncos Suffer ‘Big Blow’ With Decision on $52 Million Veteran Starter
The Denver Broncos went five weeks before one of, if not the, strongest units on the team had a significant setback, but it has happened. Starting left guard
Powers started and played the entire game. However, he did not travel with the team as they made their way to London. The
Moreover, the Broncos will not have Powers’ services for some time.
Ben Powers to Injured Reserve With Biceps Injury
Powers was originally a fourth-round draft pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2019. The 28-year-old signed a four-year, $52 million contract with the Broncos in free agency during the 2023 offseason.
“Per sources, Broncos LG Ben Powers is going on IR with biceps injury,” 9News’ Mike Klis reported on X on October 6. “Hope to have him back in December so roughly a two-month injury. Big blow as Powers was stalwart on team’s top-ranked offensive line. Started 40 of possible 40 games since he was signed as free agent in 2023.”
Per Klis in a follow-up report, Powers “underwent surgery Monday.”
The injury occurred during the Broncos’ final drive. The projected timeline puts Powers’ earliest return date at Week 14, when the
This is the play it appears #Broncos Guard, Ben Powers injured his bicep. Late in the 4th quarter. He ended up playing the final snaps on offense as well as special teams. Hope its nothing serious but didn't look good.
pic.twitter.com/p6LqHElkKC— Marcky Sports Denver (@marcky_sports) October 6, 2025
Either way, it is indeed a “big blow” to the team’s offensive trenches.
“Can confirm the #Broncos are placing guard Ben Powers on IR with bicep injury, per source,”
Powers’ injury seemed as though it could prove problematic for the Broncos. Now, they must figure out their plans without him for the next two months.
Broncos Get ‘Ominous’ New Confirmed
GettyBo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos takes a snap as Ben Powers #74 blocks against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Word of Powers’ injury broke after the game. The league mandates that teams like the Broncos release an injury report before traveling, i.e, to London to face the
The Denver Post’s Parker Gabriel deemed the initial news of Powers’ injury and remaining behind the team as “ominous.”
“Powers is returning to Denver to be evaluated for a biceps injury he suffered against Philadelphia on Sunday night, according to an injury report the Broncos were required to release because of their travel to London,”
“Powers played every snap against Philadelphia, but now is facing a potential absence.”
The next step for the Broncos and head coach Sean Payton is identifying a replacement. After that comes preparing them to start against the Jets in Week 6.
They have several options.
“Could see Matt Peart as an option…Calvin Throckmorton is another one on PS,” KOA’s Ryan Edwards posted on X in reaction. “Alex Forsyth is your backup Center so you could either look at him at LG or potentially slide [Luke] Wattenberg over there and plug Alex in at C.”
