The Las Vegas Raiders exit their Week 8 bye at a disappointing 2-5. The 2025 season hasn't gone according to plan. The ongoing struggles has exposed John Spytek and Pete Carroll to criticism for their offseason dealings.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed safety Eric Murray on the injured reserve list, sidelining him for a minimum of four games. Murray, a 10-year veteran, was dealing with a neck injury prior to the bye week and played through the injury but missed multiple practices after the team returned from break.

Turnovers: The Jacksonville defense thrives on turnovers. The team is Top 5 in takeaways, and Raiders quarterback Geno Smith has thrown more picks than any other NFL QB. The offensive line has been porous, allowing 19 sacks through the first seven weeks of the season. If there’s any good news, the Jaguars don’t have a particularly strong pass rush.

The Raiders will trade Jakobi Meyers only for strong value as the Nov. 4 deadline looms. Interest is real, but Las Vegas isn’t rushing.

Over the last week, there has been a lot of focus on gambling in the sports world, given the arrests involving current members of the NBA.

The Las Vegas Raiders' Bye Week could not have come at a better time for more reasons than one. Carroll's Updates Following the Raiders' Bye Week, Raiders Head