Geno Smith Plays Through Injury in Raiders' Loss
Geno Smith showed determination Thursday night, returning to the game after being injured during the Las Vegas Raiders' 10-7 defeat to the Denver Broncos.
Raiders' Struggles Against Broncos
The Raiders fell to 2-7 for the season following a poor performance in Week 10 on Thursday Night Football. Smith experienced the intense Raiders-Broncos rivalry firsthand but struggled against Denver’s aggressive defense.
- Smith was sacked six times by a historically strong Broncos pass rush.
- He finished with 143 yards and an interception, without scoring.
- The Raiders punted eight times, outnumbering their points.
- Las Vegas totaled only 188 yards and scored just one touchdown early in the game.
Smith’s Resilience
Despite briefly leaving the field due to injury, Smith returned with a noticeable limp. He expressed his commitment to his team:
“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,”
reported by ESPN’s Ryan McFadden.
Game Summary
The Raiders’ offensive struggles continued, with the team scoring in the single digits for the fourth time this season—an NFL-high. After Ashton Jeanty’s first-quarter rushing touchdown, the Raiders failed to put points on the board for the rest of the game.
Both teams had a sloppy game filled with penalties, combining for 22 total penalties—more than the 20 first downs earned between both squads.
Summary: Geno Smith’s determination stood out as he played through injury, but the Raiders’ offensive difficulties and Denver’s strong defense led to a disappointing loss.