Raiders' Interim Coach and Rookie QB Face First Loss Despite Defensive Promise

Despite limiting the Dolphins' offense, the Raiders fell short in a close game, raising questions about the team's leadership and future performance.

Interim head coach Antonio Pierce and rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell experienced their first loss with the Las Vegas Raiders against the Miami Dolphins, despite the Raiders' defense limiting the Dolphins' prolific offense.
The Raiders, currently standing at a 5-6 record, were considered massive underdogs against the Dolphins, but managed to keep the game competitive, losing by a narrow margin of 20-13.
Rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who replaced Jimmy Garoppolo, completed 24 for 41 and 271 yards but was intercepted three times, two of which were in the crucial fourth quarter.
Despite the loss, the Raiders' defense showed promise, forcing three turnovers and stopping a Dolphins drive at the Las Vegas 3.
The Raiders' remaining games of the season are against tough opponents, including two games against the Kansas City Chiefs and four games against teams with at least a .500 record.