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Oct 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to pass the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

What Raider Nation Thinks of Losing Streak Finally Ending

Originally posted on Las Vegas Raiders on SI
By Fernando Alfaro-Donis | Last updated Oct 13, 2025 11:30 AM ET

The Las Vegas Raiders will be at home against the Tennessee Titans, and the biggest storyline from this game will be which team gets its second win of the season. Outside of that, all eyes are on the Raiders offense and Geno Smith against one of the worst defenses in the NFL.

Ashton Jeanty projects to build off another great performance against the Indianapolis Colts, and the Raiders would be wrong not to feed him the ball as much as they can. The Raiders have yet to win a game at home; this may be their best chance yet to incite some excitement within Raider Nation.

Raider Nation Reacts

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The Raiders' opening drive resulted in them drawing blood first and kicking a field goal. Smith had an impressive throw to Tre Tucker, and Jeanty had some yards after contact, but their offense shrank when they got closer to the red zone.

Use Jeanty in the redzone
— Bluntster  (@Bluntster) October 12, 2025

41 plays for the Raiders in the redzone this season & only 9 Ashton Jeanty carries....
— Raiders Report Mitchell Renz (@MitchellRenz365) October 12, 2025

Both the Raiders and the Titans have stalled out multiple drives with punts. The Raiders' offense looked like they were bound to punt again, but a penalty on behalf of the Titans extended their drive. And yet, it didn't matter that their drive was extended because their offense couldn't get anything going.

They’re gonna give this one to the Raiders no matter what it takes
— TicTacTitans (@TicTacTitans) October 12, 2025

Raiders interior OL doesn't have the gap integrity to hold a Jeff Simmons led D Line man.
— Sports Aficionado (@Stocksanyama) October 12, 2025

Raiders o line making the titans D look like the 2000 ravens defense
— .. ジュベルイス (@juice_glc) October 12, 2025

Geno should not be having this much trouble. Raiders can not be this bad.
— Tasker (@tasker_red) October 12, 2025

The Raiders' special teams pinned the Titans deep in their own territory, and their defense returned the favor by forcing Cam Ward to fumble. Tyree Wilson recovered the fumble and set up the Raiders with an immediate trip to the red zone. Smith throws a touchdown to Michael Mayer, and they go up two scores at home.

The #Raiders defense starting smell some blood in the water with Maxx Crosby picking up a sack on third down.

They've sacked Cam Ward three times now.
— Levi Edwards (@theleviedwards) October 12, 2025

The Raiders score a touchdown to Michael Mayer!! Nice protection by the line and a good read by Geno.
— Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) October 12, 2025

Devin White made the hit that resulted in the forced fumble on Ward, and to close out the first half, he caught his pass that was tipped. Two takeaways from the Raiders' defense in the first half, both of them thanks to White.

We got this version of Devin White for only $1.1M.

If he does nothing else after this game, that is still a massive win for the Raiders
— Silver&BlackCanuck (@CanuckSlvrBlk) October 12, 2025

White having his best game of the season. Raiders up 10-0 at half
— Marcus Johnson (@TheMarcJohnNFL) October 12, 2025

Coming out of the half, the Raiders knew they had a prime opportunity to win their first game at home, the second of the season. They matched down the field, and it resulted in a Jeanty touchdown run, the third of his young career.

Ashton Jeanty running like he’s mad they ever doubted him
— Deevine.sol | Solana Summit Africa ✨ (@D_deevin) October 12, 2025

The @Raiders are now 2 for 3 on TDs in the red zone after Ashton Jeanty's 3-yard TD run. They are +2 on turnovers. Just a better situational operation today. And now they have their biggest lead of the season at 17-0.

Making it easier on themselves, finally.
— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) October 12, 2025

The Titans responded with a field goal to cut the game 17 -3, and that was the score entering the fourth quarter. The Titans were gaining momentum as the first drive of the fourth quarter for the Raiders resulted in an interception.

How tf does Geno Smith have another INT today!? Mf might be worse the Jamarcuss Russell
— darkside_nls on Kick (@darkside_nls) October 12, 2025

Death, Taxes, and a Geno Smith INT.
— Brookfield Duece (@brookfielddeuce) October 12, 2025

That interception didn't lead to any points from the Titans, and the Raiders responded with a field goal to make the game 20 - 3. The Titans would end up getting another touchdown to make the game 20 - 10, but time wasn't on their side, and a fumble caused by the Raiders' defense gave them their second win of the season.