The Las Vegas Raiders are having what you might call a nightmare season. Picture this: Maxx Crosby and co. started with so much promise, and are now stuck in what feels like quicksand, sinking more profoundly with each passing week. Their current 2-7 record isn’t just a number—it’s a painful reminder of how things can go south quickly in the NFL.

Maxx Crosby didn’t hold back when he said, “It f––ing sucks to lose five in a row” That’s how he felt after the game! And after the game, Crosby and the Raiders call for a shake-up after that tough loss! But what exactly do they want to change? Players mentioned a “shortage of discipline and responsibility” in the organization. As reported by CBS Sports, several players, including team captain Crosby, opened up during a meeting with staff on Monday.

They voiced their worries about the ongoing issues and shortcomings the team has been facing week after week. Everyone hopes this conversation will spark positive changes for the rest of the season.

Notably, HC Antonio Pierce made some significant changes right before team’s demand, parting ways with three offensive coaches after a brutal 41-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Offensive coordinator Luke Gatesy, offensive line coach James Craig, and QB coach Rich Scangarello were all fired.

The very next day, Pierce began to revamp his offensive coaching staff. Scott Turner, who had previously served as offensive coordinator for both Washington and Carolina, stepped in as the interim offensive coordinator. They also decided to promote senior offensive assistant Joe Philbin to the new offensive line coach.

Following a meeting that left everyone feeling uneasy, it was clear that the vibe had shifted compared to last year when players had a showdown with coach Josh McDaniels. In the midst of all the turmoil, players rallied behind coach Antonio Pierce, who led the team to a 5-4 record last season. The Raiders have now officially named Pierce as their permanent head coach.

After the coaches’ meeting, the team got together with the staff to talk about some issues, like being unhappy with the schedule, feeling let down by Shan, and a general sense of disorganization and lack of discipline. The Raiders kicked off with hope but ended in despair—let’s dive into how a solid start spiraled into a game loss that demanded change!

How did the Raiders lose their fifth game?

In a thrilling Sunday showdown at Paycor Stadium, the Cincinnati Bengals finally gave their home crowd something to cheer about. The Bengals didn’t just win—they dominated the Las Vegas Raiders with a convincing 41-24 victory that had fans on their feet.

The Bengals’ defense began the game with a solid performance; however, they were not heavily depended upon as the Raiders successfully executed their running game and managed to score a touchdown.

A defensive pass interference penalty against the Bengals prolonged Maxx Crosby and co’s drive, resulting in their fourth touchdown of the first quarter for the season. Despite their promising start, the Raiders ultimately underperformed against the Bengals. A notable moment in the second quarter was Mike Gesicki‘s remarkable catch, which was unfortunately deemed out of bounds during a field goal attempt.

Gesicki was back in action when the Bengals put together a touchdown drive just before halftime. He made a fantastic catch in the middle of the field, setting up the drive that started from the 10-yard line. Burrow capped it off with a pass to Andre Iosivas, who fought through a tackle and dove for the end zone.

The Bengals were up 17-10 at halftime, having scored on three different drives. They kicked off the second half with the ball and pulled off a double dip, capped off by a touchdown from Burrow. But thing unraveled fast for the Las Vegas team, and well now they just have to shake off this loss and look up to the next one vs Miami Dolphins.