The Las Vegas Raiders were able to pull out a victory in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season against the New England Patriots despite some glaring issues. The defense certainly exceeded expectations, but the offensive line, in particular, left plenty to be desired.
They largely kept the pocket clean for quarterback Geno Smith, but when things were bad, they were really bad. The unit gave up 14 pressures, but Smith is fine with a hand in his face. It was the four sacks and four quarterback hits that concerned Raider Nation.
These largely came on stunts and blitzes that Mike Vrabel and defensive coordinator Terrell Williams dialed up.