When the Las Vegas Raiders decided to overhaul their offense this offseason, it wasn't just a routine adjustment—it was a desperate response to a unit that struggled mightily in 2025. NFL analyst Warren Sharp recently highlighted just how problematic the Raiders' scoring patterns were, and the numbers paint a concerning picture.

According to Sharp's analysis, the Raiders scored a staggering 41 percent of their total points in the second half while trailing. That was the second-highest percentage in the entire league, trailing only the New York Jets at 53 percent. While garbage-time stats often get dismissed, this trend reveals a deeper issue: the Raiders simply weren't competitive when it mattered most.

Digging into the numbers, Las Vegas managed just 241 total points in 2025, with nearly 99 of those coming in what many would call "garbage time." Quarterback Geno Smith and head coach Pete Carroll became unlikely kings of what fans are now calling the "Waste Management Offense"—racking up stats when games were already decided.

Enter new head coach Klint Kubiak and the No. 1 overall pick, quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Their challenge is clear: keep the Raiders in games early and make those second-half points count for something meaningful. No more empty stats. No more moral victories. It's time to turn potential into production when the game is still on the line.

Elsewhere in the NFL, SB Nation is examining best and worst fits for remaining free agents, while ESPN looks at who's feeling the heat around the league. In a separate development, the Nevada state parole board will hear the case of former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs.

For Raiders fans, the hope is that Kubiak and Mendoza can transform an offense that was all flash in the final moments into one that delivers from the opening whistle.