The Las Vegas Raiders lost 40-6 to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium, marking a fourth straight defeat and the largest margin since 2021. The team sits 1-4, the worst start in Pete Carroll's head coaching career. Geno Smith threw two interceptions in the game, raising his season total to nine, a league-high. Special teams allowed a blocked punt that injured All-Pro punter A.J. Cole, forced kicker Daniel Carlson into punting duties and saw Carlson miss a 57-yard field-goal attempt. Carroll said he is processing the difficult start poorly despite earlier optimism.
"Even though Carroll maintained his optimism for the season, he admitted the start to his tenure in Las Vegas had taken a toll on him. "I'm processing it poorly to tell you the truth, because I did expect to win right out of the chutes," said Carroll after enduring his second-largest margin of defeat as a coach -- including NFL and college."
"All of the issues that have plagued Las Vegas were on display in Indianapolis. Special teams struggled yet again. The Colts blocked a punt, resulting in All-Pro punter A.J. Cole suffering a right ankle injury. Even though Cole returned, kicker Daniel Carlson was given punting duties. Carlson missed a 57-yard field goal attempt in the final seconds of the first half."
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