Raiders offensive lineman hoping for ‘retribution’ for costly mistake last season

It was a moment that left a permanent scar on Jackson Powers-Johnson’s promising rookie campaign.

Despite the Las Vegas Raiders stumbling to a four-win campaign, it is easy to forget that they had the Kansas City Chiefs on the ropes at Arrowhead on Black Friday. With just two points separating both teams, the Raiders were driving down the field, hoping to set up kicker Daniel Carlson for a game-winning field goal. However, a miscommunication between Powers-Johnson and quarterback Aidan O’Connell led to a botched snap, allowing the Chiefs to recover the fumble and escape with the victory.

It was a ‘welcome to the NFL’ moment for Powers-Johnson, who is looking to get sweet revenge this season.

Powers-Johnson spoke about one of his goals for the upcoming season.

On “The Rush with Maxx Crosby,” Powers-Johnson was asked by his teammate which divisional opponent he was most excited to face in 2025, and his answer was quite clear.

“I respect them as opponents. But, I strongly dislike them all,” Powers-Johnson said. “Just because of the PTSD, I need retribution for the Chiefs.”

After the play happened, many were impressed by Powers-Johnson taking accountability, even if the Raiders’ loss was not entirely on his shoulders.

“We didn’t come up short. I came up short,” said Powers-Johnson in the postgame media availability, according to The Athletic’s Tashan Reed.