| 2023 Las Vegas Raiders season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Mark Davis |
| General manager | Dave Ziegler (fired October 31) Champ Kelly (interim) |
| Head coach | Josh McDaniels (fired October 31, 3–5 record) Antonio Pierce (interim, 5–4 record) |
| Home field | Allegiant Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–9 |
| Division place | 2nd AFC West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | DE Maxx Crosby P A. J. Cole III |
| AP All-Pros | P A. J. Cole III (1st team) DE Maxx Crosby (2nd team) |
| Uniform | |
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The 2023 season was the Las Vegas Raiders' 54th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 64th overall, their fourth in Las Vegas, and their second and final under the head coach/general manager tandem of Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler. On October 31, following a Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions, the Raiders fired McDaniels and Ziegler.[1] The Raiders named linebackers coach Antonio Pierce interim head coach,[2] and assistant general manager Champ Kelly interim general manager.[3] Following the season, the team named Antonio Pierce the full-time head coach after the team finished the season with a record of 5–4 under Pierce.[4]
The season was the first since 2013 without longtime quarterback Derek Carr on the opening day roster, as he was released on February 14.[5] The Raiders improved on their 6–11 record from the previous season following their Christmas Day win over the Kansas City Chiefs. However, the Raiders were eliminated from playoff contention for the second consecutive year after a loss to the Indianapolis Colts the next week. They finished the season 8–9 to finish in second place in the division.
On December 14, 2023, the team set a franchise record for most points scored in a game, defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 63–21.[6]
- ^ Kownack, Bobby (November 1, 2023). "Raiders fire head coach Josh McDaniels, general manager David Ziegler". NFL.com. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "Raiders name Antonio Pierce as Interim Head Coach". Raiders.com. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "Raiders name Champ Kelly as Interim General Manager". Raiders.com. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "Raiders hire Antonio Pierce as full-time head coach". NFL.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ Gordon, Grant (February 14, 2023). "Derek Carr released by Raiders after nine seasons". NFL.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "Four days after losing 3–0, Raiders set franchise scoring record, beat Chargers 63-21". ESPN.com. December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.