Geno Smith Shows Grit in Injury During Raiders' Loss
The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a 10-7 defeat to the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football, dropping their record to 2-7. Geno Smith experienced his first Raiders-Broncos rivalry game in Week 10 but faced relentless pressure from the Broncos' historic pass rush.
Smith Battled Through Injury
Despite being sacked six times and sustaining an injury that caused a noticeable limp, Smith returned to the field after briefly leaving the game. He emphasized his commitment to his team, saying,
“I never wanted to leave my teammates out there. I feel it’s a big responsibility of mine to be out there and do whatever I can to help.”
Offensive Struggles Persist
Smith finished the game with 143 yards and one interception but was unable to lead any scoring drives. The Raiders managed only eight punts and seven points, marking an NFL-high fourth game this season with single-digit scoring. Las Vegas totaled just 188 yards, failing to score after Ashton Jeanty’s first-quarter rushing touchdown.
Both Teams Struggled
The game was marked by sloppy play from both sides. Each team had more penalties (11) than first downs (10), contributing to a lackluster prime-time performance.
Author’s summary: Geno Smith showed resilience playing through injury, but the Raiders' offense faltered, resulting in a narrow loss marked by penalties and ineffective drives.