The Las Vegas Raiders have found their next head coach, officially naming Klint Kubiak to lead the Silver and Black. Kubiak arrives in Las Vegas with championship credentials, fresh off a Super Bowl LX victory as offensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks during the 2025 season.
With 13 NFL seasons and 17 total years in coaching, Kubiak brings a proven offensive résumé, quarterback development success, and deep NFL bloodlines to Raider Nation.
Super Bowl Success: Kubiak’s Historic 2025 Season in Seattle
Kubiak played a central role in one of the most dominant offensive seasons in Seahawks history. In his lone season as Seattle’s offensive coordinator, the Seahawks finished 14-3, captured the NFC West, and went on to win Super Bowl LX.
Seahawks Offensive Rankings (2025)
- 3rd in scoring offense (28.4 PPG)
- 8th in total offense (351.4 YPG)
- 8th in passing offense (236.5 YPG)
- 6th in yards per play (5.9)
Seattle also set franchise records for:
- Most points in a season: 483
- Largest point differential: +191
League-wide, the Seahawks ranked:
- 1st in 30-point halves (5)
- 1st in games with 30+ points (9)
- 1st in games with 35+ points (7)
Quarterback Development: Sam Darnold’s Career Year
Under Kubiak’s guidance, Sam Darnold enjoyed the best season of his career, earning his second Pro Bowl selection.
Darnold’s 2025 Stats:
- 67.7% completion (7th-best in NFL)
- 4,048 passing yards
- 25 touchdowns
- Career-high efficiency across the board
Kubiak’s quarterback-friendly system once again proved its effectiveness.
NFL Offensive Player of the Year: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
The Seahawks’ passing attack was fueled by a historic season from Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who became one of the league’s most dominant receivers.
Smith-Njigba in 2025:
- 119 receptions
- NFL-best 1,793 receiving yards
- 10 touchdowns
- First-team All-Pro
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year
Balanced Attack: Rushing Game Takes Major Leap
Kubiak also transformed Seattle’s run game, elevating it from 28th in the NFL in 2024 to 10th in 2025.
- Kenneth Walker III: 1,027 yards, 5 TDs
- Zach Charbonnet: 12 rushing TDs (T-6th in NFL), career highs in carries and yards
The offensive balance was a hallmark of Kubiak’s system — something the Raiders have been seeking.
Previous Stops: Saints, 49ers, Vikings, Broncos
Before Seattle, Kubiak built a reputation as a versatile offensive mind across multiple organizations:
New Orleans Saints (2024)
- Managed three starting QBs due to injuries
- Maximized Alvin Kamara, who posted:
- 950 rushing yards
- 68 receptions (team-high)
- Over 1,400 total yards
San Francisco 49ers (2023)
- Passing game specialist on a top-tier offense
- 2nd in total offense (398.4 YPG)
- 1st in red zone TD percentage
- Helped QB Brock Purdy post:
- 4,280 yards
- NFL-best passer rating (113.0)
Minnesota Vikings (2019–2021)
- Coached Kirk Cousins through three elite seasons
- Vikings ranked top-12 in offense in multiple years
- Oversaw breakout seasons from:
- Justin Jefferson
- Dalvin Cook
Deep Football Roots and NFL Bloodlines
Kubiak is the son of longtime NFL coach Gary Kubiak, a Super Bowl-winning head coach with the Denver Broncos. Football runs deep in the family:
- Klay Kubiak: Offensive coordinator, San Francisco 49ers
- Klein Kubiak: National scout, Dallas Cowboys
A former Colorado State safety and team captain, Kubiak brings leadership experience from the field to the sideline.
What Klint Kubiak Brings to the Raiders
The Raiders are betting on:
- Modern offensive innovation
- Proven quarterback development
- Championship-level experience
- Balanced, adaptable game plans
Kubiak’s arrival signals a clear organizational commitment to offensive consistency and long-term growth.
