GLENDALE, Ariz (AP) — It was another short night for Geno Smith, Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders starters.

That’s not a bad thing. Coach Pete Carroll said he’s seen all he needs heading into the Raiders’ regular-season opener on Sept. 7 against the New England Patriots.

“They’ve done everything we could have asked,” Carroll said. “Really thrilled about what we’ve seen.”

The Raiders (0-2-1) played several starters on their opening offensive and defensive drives, and each unit had success against the Cardinals’ backups in a 20-10 loss on Saturday night. The Las Vegas defense forced a punt without allowing a first down and then the offense went on a touchdown drive that took less than five minutes.

Smith capped the nine-play, 60-yard drive with a 17-yard touchdown pass to rookie D

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