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Raiders Suffer Seventh Straight Loss; Pickett Shines in Relief
12/11/2025
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- Las Vegas Raiders fell to 2-11 after a 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos, their seventh straight defeat.
- Starting quarterback Geno Smith sustained a shoulder injury, and Kenny Pickett replaced him, going 8 of 11 for 97 yards and a touchdown.
- Head coach Pete Carroll said Smith could return and Pickett is ready for Week 15.
- Carroll praised Pickett's athleticism and competitive nature and suggested evaluating younger players.
