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Las Vegas drops to 1-4 after a 40-6 loss at Indianapolis, with coach Pete Carroll insisting the blowout still serves practice and development. The squad faces a reform-and-recovery stretch, while the city buzzes about Aces and Knights championships as Raiders look to spark consistency. Ashton Jeanty flashed in the loss, and key injuries loom, alongside a notable Pratt release. Next up: a Titans test that could shape the rest of the season for Las Vegas.

Bengals face a critical pivot as Browning’s turnover trajectory presses Cincinnati toward an early-season crossroads. A 37-24 loss to Detroit exposed a QB situation still unsettled, with Browning’s three interceptions stacking atop an eight-INT, four-game tally. Chase delivered a banner stat line, while the defense showed life with four sacks but lingering tackling issues. With Green Bay looming, Taylor must balance play-caller patience, run-game progress, and possible backups White or Clifford for fantasy and real-life stability.

Carroll’s critique of the Raiders centers on avoiding big plays in the kicking game and cleaning up special-teams miscues that fueled Week 5 loss. Injuries to Mayer and Bowers cloud offensive depth while Germaine Pratt’s release opens a shift in linebacker roles. With Geno Smith steady but not explosive, Seattle’s mentor pushes development of young defenders and a more balanced attack to stabilize a troubled Raiders season.