The numbers may have been a bit misleading heading into Geno Smith's Raiders debut.
Allow me to quickly explain.
Recently, media pundits and analysts have looked into how Smith has performed over the last three seasons in dome stadiums versus open roof stadiums.
In 14 indoor games as Seattle's starting quarterback: 30 touchdowns, five interceptions and a 110.8 passer rating. In 36 games outdoors: 43 touchdowns, 31 interceptions, 89.7 quarterback rating.
Sunday afternoon, Smith entered Gillette Stadium in a pouring rain that didn't seem to let up for four quarters.
With the exception of picked off pass, a masterclass followed suit.
"I'm me. That's all I think about. I don't think about anything else; I'm me," Smith declared postgame. "I know who I am, I know what I can do.
"Mistakes happen, things happen within the game. There was a tipped pass, I made the right read, could've made a better throw. ... Not going to hang my head, I'm keep going. ... I just know who I am. I know what I can do on that field so I never worry."
Smith threw for 362 passing yards, the most in franchise history in a QB's debut – breaking the record set by Dan Pastorini (317) in 1980. Smith also completed 70.6 percent of his throws and threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Tre Tucker on the opening drive.
This was Smith's eighth game since 2022 in which he threw for over 300 yards while completing at least 70 percent of this passes.
So, his head coach wasn't shocked or surprised.
"He's been doing this now. Geno had a regular game today," CarrolI said. "I don't think it was a big statement game or anything like that. I just think that's what he does. And we'll do better than that. He's got it in him to do better than that."
Another impressive feat for Smith was his nine completed passes for 20+ yards against the Patriots, tied for the most in a game in his career. It also tied for the most in a single game by a Raiders quarterback since 1991. He accomplished this while completing a pass to seven different receivers.
"That's how we want to play football," Smith said. "We want to make sure that we make the right reads. I want to make sure that I'm making the right decisions and getting the ball into the hands of the playmakers. We've got a lot of great players and that's something that we can take advantage of. I want to spread the ball around if need be but I want to find the open guy, first and foremost."
Smith is now 8-1 on the road since the start of last season, winning his last seven. Next week will be his first home game as a Raider on Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers.
And while Geno might've debunked a statistical myth, it helps that the lavishly domed Allegiant Stadium won't be affected by any weather conditions.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) makes a 26-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) celebrates with center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) after making a 26-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) and linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45), cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) and linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) and defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) celebrates after rushing for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) celebrates after rushing for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) celebrates with defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after rushing for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight ends coach Luke Steckel on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) lines up to kick a 51-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) kicks a 40-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) celebrates with quarterback Geno Smith (7) after kicking a 40-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Justin Shorter (88) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) and linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) and wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) and running back Ashton Jeanty (2) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll addresses his players in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
