Raiders' Season Hits New Low with Geno Smith Injury
The Raiders suffered another setback Thursday night as quarterback Geno Smith was injured during the game, and Las Vegas fell 10-7 to the Broncos.
Smith's Injury Details
Smith ended the night with 143 passing yards and one interception. His injury occurred on the first play of the fourth quarter when he scrambled to avoid Denver linebacker Nik Bonitto. Bonitto made contact with Smith's right knee, causing Smith to stumble before falling to the ground under Malcolm Roach.
Smith was briefly replaced by Kenny Pickett but returned before being listed as questionable due to a left quad issue.
Additional Injuries and Impact
- Raiders guards Dylan Parham and Jackson Powers-Johnson both exited with ankle injuries.
- Coach Pete Carroll noted Powers-Johnson faces an extended absence.
Offensive Struggles
The Raiders' offense struggled significantly, managing only 188 total yards. This loss dropped Las Vegas to a 2-7 record this season.
"Smith took several awkward steps before falling to the ground and being landed on by Malcolm Roach."
"Raiders guards Dylan Parham and Jackson Powers-Johnson both left the game with ankle ailments, with the latter set for an extended stretch on the sidelines according to coach Pete Carroll."
Summary: Geno Smith’s injury compounds the Raiders' offensive troubles, highlighting a challenging season marked by multiple player injuries and a disappointing 2-7 record.