Los Raiders volvieron a vivir una tarde complicada en casa tras caer 34-10 ante los Gigantes de Nueva York en el Estadio Allegiant, resultado que extiende la racha negativa del equipo a 10 derrotas consecutivas y deja su marca en 2 ganados y 14 perdidos a una semana de cerrar la temporada regular.
El partido comenzó con señales alentadoras. La defensa de los Raiders logró detener a los Gigantes en sus primeras dos series ofensivas, forzando despejes y dándole buenas posiciones de campo al ataque negro y plata. Sin embargo, el momento clave llegó justo antes de terminar el primer cuarto.
Con Las Vegas estando en la zona roja, Geno Smith fue interceptado por Bobby Okereke, una jugada que cambió por completo la inercia del encuentro. A partir de ahí, Nueva York tomó el control y ya no lo soltó: consiguiendo dos anotaciones y un gol de campo en sus siguientes tres series, para irse al medio tiempo con una ventaja de 17-3.
Los Raiders salieron con mejor ritmo en la segunda mitad. Una serie ofensiva de 14 jugadas y 65 yardas terminó en pase anotador de Geno Smith con Tyler Lockett en cuarta oportunidad, obteniendo Lockett su primer touchdown como jugador de Las Vegas y el número 62 de su carrera. Fue su primera anotación desde el 3 de noviembre de 2024, cuando aún vestía el uniforme de los Halcones Marinos. Así fue como los Malosos recortaron su desventaja a 20-10 y devolvieron algo de vida al Estadio Allegiant.
Pero la reacción duró apenas unos segundos.
En la patada de salida consecuente, el esquinero Deonte Banks regresó el balón 95 yardas hasta la zona de anotación, marcando la tercera ocasión en la temporada en la que un rival le anota a los Raiders mediante equipos especiales con un regreso de patada. Fue un golpe anímico definitivo del que el equipo ya no pudo recuperarse.
"El momento fue increíblemente malo", es como el entrenador en jefe Pete Carroll describió contundentemente esa jugada. "Anotamos, nos ponemos 20-10, y no tuvimos ni un segundo para aprovecharlo. De inmediato fueron 95 yardas y se acabó. Nos ha pasado durante todo el año, hemos permitido jugadas enormes y son demoledoras. No recuerdo algo así con esa frecuencia en mi carrera. No sé qué pasó en esa jugada, pero fue totalmente inoportuna y te saca el aire de los pulmones."
En medio del resultado adverso, Michael Mayer fue el punto más alto de la ofensiva. El ala cerrada firmó el mejor partido de su carrera en la NFL, con 9 recepciones para 89 yardas, ambas cifras máximas personales. Además, logró cinco recepciones de al menos 10 yardas, empatando la mayor cantidad en un solo juego para un ala cerrada de los Raiders esta temporada.
Con esas nueve recepciones, Mayer se convirtió en el décimo ala cerrada en la historia de la franquicia en registrar nueve o más recepciones en un solo partido, y apenas el segundo en hacerlo en el 2025, junto a Brock Bowers (12 recepciones ante los Jaguares). Mayer también estableció una nueva marca personal en una temporada con 32 recepciones, acumulando 281 yardas y un touchdown en el año.
"Por Brock Bowers", es como Carroll explicó por qué el protagonismo de Mayer tardó en llegar durante la temporada. "Michael suplió de manera admirable a uno de los mejores jugadores de nuestra liga y hoy hizo un gran trabajo. No puedes lanzar 20 pases a las alas cerradas en un juego porque se reparte entre varios. Hoy Mike tuvo la oportunidad de ser el foco y respondió totalmente. Fue físico, creativo, atrapó todos los balones. Me pareció un juego hermoso de Michael".
Aun así, un Michael Mayer inspirado estuvo lejos de ser suficiente para evitar otra derrota.
Otro nombre que sigue destacando es el de Ashton Jeanty. El corredor terminó el partido con 73 yardas totales, incluyendo 60 por tierra en 16 acarreos y dos recepciones para 13 yardas.
Con esa producción, Jeanty llegó a 1,227 yardas totales en la temporada 2025, uniéndose a Brock Bowers (1,207 en 2024) y Josh Jacobs (1,316 en 2019) como los únicos tres novatos en la historia de los Raiders en superar las 1,200 yardas desde la línea de golpeo en su primer año.
Además, sus 888 yardas terrestres lideran a todos los novatos de la NFL esta temporada, al igual que sus 1,227 yardas totales, la mayor cifra entre novatos en cualquier posición.
En una noche complicada, Tommy Eichenberg volvió a destacar en equipos especiales. El linebacker terminó con tres tacleadas en cobertura de patadas y tres a la defensiva, y ahora lidera a los Raiders con 21 tacleadas en equipos especiales en el 2025, el tercer mejor registro en toda la NFL.
Por su parte, el novato Tonka Hemingway consiguió la segunda captura de mariscal de campo de su temporada de novato, convirtiéndose en uno de apenas 20 jugadores en la historia de los Raiders en registrar múltiples capturas en sus primeros ocho partidos de carrera.
Tras el partido, el head coach Pete Carroll habló sobre el impacto de las ausencias clave tras colocar en lista de reservas lesionados a Maxx Crosby, Brock Bowers y Jeremy Chinn, titulares indiscutibles de los Raiders quienes se perderán los últimos dos juegos de la temporada.
"Creo que el problema es que esos jugadores no estaban disponibles y bajamos un nivel", aseguró Carroll. "Michael Mayer tuvo un gran partido para nosotros hoy, de verdad, un gran juego reemplazando a Brock. No puedo decir que alguien en la defensiva haya logrado compensar completamente la ausencia de Maxx, pero lo intentamos. Hicimos todo lo que estuvo a nuestro alcance para sacar un buen juego. Lo desafortunado es que cuando permites el regreso de patada, es como decir: 'Ok, ahí fallaron las tres fases'. Fue un desastre."
Con la derrota, los Raiders llegan golpeados al final de temporada ante los Jefes de Kansas City. Además, el panorama en la posición de mariscal de campo es incierto, ya que Geno Smith salió del partido con una lesión en el último cuarto, poniendo en duda su disponibilidad para el cierre del año.
Otra derrota dolorosa, otra tarde larga para la Raider Nation, y una temporada que sigue dejando más preguntas que respuestas.
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An Inspire Change sweatshirt in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler's (69) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith's (7) locker in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer's (87) locker in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
The locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders rally towels around Allegiant Stadium before the regular season home game against the New York Giants.
A view of Allegiant Stadium before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the New York Giants.
Inspire Change signage around Allegiant Stadium before the regular season home game against the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cody Lindenberg (55) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
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Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Chris Collier (35) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Atonio Mafi (56) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Ian Thomas (80) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) arrives to the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett (15) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders linebackers huddle before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) in a huddle before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs huddle before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) signs autographs for fans before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams unit warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Alex Cappa (65) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) walk down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) and guard Atonio Mafi (56) warming up before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyler Lockett (17) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) and Head Coach Pete Carroll during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders walk out to the center of the field for the coin toss before the regular season home game against the the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders during the coin toss before the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) pressures the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) celebrates after breaking up a pass during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) and defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) returns a punt during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Alex Cappa (65) and guard Atonio Mafi (56) line up before the snap during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) goes for a catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) celebrates after making a first down during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) returns a kickoff during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) lines up before kicking a 42-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance (41) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) and safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) and linebacker Jamal Adams (33) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) rushes during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks for a receiver during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) goes to make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) and defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) pressure the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) goes to sack the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) goes for a catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) hands the ball off to running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyler Lockett (17) makes a 4-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyler Lockett (17) makes a 4-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyler Lockett (17) celebrates with teammates after making a 4-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) kicks off during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) rushes during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) blocks during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Alex Cappa (65) blocks during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45), defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) and defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett (15) looks for a receiver during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) and guard Caleb Rogers (76) block during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (4) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
