The Las Vegas Raiders suffered another defeat despite Geno Smith throwing four touchdown passes. In their Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Raiders appeared poised to improve their season. The Jaguars, struggling with injuries and poor performance, seemed like a favorable opponent.
Geno Smith showed a glimpse of better form by throwing four touchdowns and pushing the game into overtime. However, in a critical moment, Smith faltered. The Raiders attempted a two-point conversion to secure the win, but Smith’s pass was intercepted after being deflected by a Jaguars defender, ending the game and handing the Raiders their sixth loss of the season.
“Jakobi wide open middle of the field in front of him.. Geno throws to the corner,”one fan wrote on X.
“GENO SMITH YOU SUCK,”another fan expressed frustration.
“Threw it right at the only guy who jumped in the air. What is actually wrong with Geno Smith,”a fan questioned.
Despite Smith’s struggles, it is noted the Raiders could realistically be 5-3 if he performed more consistently.
Author's summary: Geno Smith’s four-touchdown effort was overshadowed by a critical mistake in overtime that led to the Raiders’ sixth loss, fueling fan frustration over his inconsistent play.