Raiders offense changes, home shutout loss, Vikings

Raiders offense gets booed off the field, leading to a shutout loss against the Vikings. Team is struggling this season.

The Las Vegas Raiders had a disappointing performance against the Minnesota Vikings, resulting in a 3-0 shutout loss. The Raiders offense never showed up, leading to their third straight loss and a 5-8 record. The team is facing a difficult season and is rapidly heading towards another losing campaign.

The Raiders' issues are largely attributed to their broken offense, which has been a result of poor decisions made during the offseason. Former head coach Josh McDaniels and former general manager Dave Ziegler made mistakes in choosing the starting quarterback, investing in the offensive line, and maximizing the talents of key players. McDaniels and Ziegler were fired eight games into the season, and interim head coach Antonio Pierce and interim GM Champ Kelly have been unable to salvage the offense.

After six starts, it's becoming clear that quarterback Aidan O'Connell likely isn't the long-term answer for the Raiders. The offense has also been plagued by issues with the scheme and play calling. Interim offensive coordinator Bo Hardegree has struggled to orchestrate consistent success in the run game and the passing game. With the future of the offense uncertain, the Raiders are in need of a fresh start in 2024.

Despite the struggles of the offense, the Raiders defense put together a dominant performance against the Vikings. The defense's solid outing was overshadowed by the offense's lackluster performance. The Raiders need to regroup and find a new starting quarterback to have a chance at a better season next year.