The Las Vegas Raiders just hit rock bottom, losing 35-21 to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 25, 2026. This isn’t just another loss, though, this is their fourth straight defeat after a blistering 3-0 start, dragging their record down to a dismal 3-4.
What The Heck Happened to That 3-0 Start?
Seriously, what in the name of the Silver and Black was that? Coach Klint Kubiak, for his part, took the blame after the game, admitting, “We started way too slow.” He added it was “very disappointing” and that despite thinking his guys were ready, they “just didn’t execute early in the game.” And man, did they ever not execute. The Raiders fell behind 28-3 and never really recovered. Yeah, Kirk Cousins managed to hit Tre Tucker and Ashton Jeanty for touchdowns late in the third and early fourth, cutting the deficit to 28-18, but they even blew both 2-point attempts. Then the Rams just answered with another TD, because of course they did. This defense has now given up 30 or more points for the fourth straight week. You’ve got two teams with identical 3-4 records, but the vibe? Totally different.
The Weaknesses Are Glaring, And Getting Exploited
Kubiak nailed it: “We have to make plays. We have to make throws. We have to make catches. It didn’t happen.” The numbers don’t lie. Their offense couldn’t convert on 4th down three different times. The running game was practically invisible, with Mike Washington Jr.’s 21-yard scamper in the second quarter being the best they could muster. The offensive line couldn’t protect Cousins for squat, letting the Rams bring pressure even without Myles Garrett. And to top it off, you had boneheaded plays like S Treydan Stukes pulling Rams RB Blake Corum by the collar, drawing a flag. Dylan Laube’s kickoff returns were the only real spark, but even that got shut down when the Rams just started booting it into the end zone. The goodwill from that 3-0 start? Poof. Gone. This season, which looked so promising a few weeks ago, is now looking seriously bleak.
Can They Stop The Bleeding Before The Deadline?
So, what now? The trade deadline is November 10. Could GM John Spytek be looking to shake things up, move some pieces around to try and stop this freefall? There are still 10 games left, and yeah, even the most optimistic fan has to admit there’s time to turn things around. But the reality is a full-blown crisis. Opponents are absolutely feasting on their weaknesses. They need to find a tourniquet, and they need to find it fast, or this season is going to be over before we even hit December.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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