Raiders' Season Hits New Low with Geno Smith Injury
The Raiders suffered another setback on Thursday night, losing 10-7 to the Broncos while their quarterback Geno Smith sustained an injury.
Geno Smith's Injury Details
Smith finished the game with 143 passing yards and one interception. He was hurt on the first play of the fourth quarter while attempting to evade Denver linebacker Nik Bonitto. Bonitto made contact with Smith's right knee, causing him to stumble awkwardly before falling to the ground under Malcolm Roach.
Smith was briefly replaced by Kenny Pickett but returned before being ruled questionable to continue due to a left quad issue.
Additional Injuries and Team Impact
- Raiders guards Dylan Parham and Jackson Powers-Johnson also left the game with ankle injuries.
- Coach Pete Carroll indicated Powers-Johnson faces an extended absence.
Overall Team Performance
The offense struggled significantly, managing only 188 total yards. This defeat dropped the Raiders to a 2-7 record for the season.
"It was a brutal night for the Raiders' offense," said the coach.
Author's summary: The Raiders' tough loss exposes injury struggles and offensive woes, deepening their challenging 2-7 season.