Geno Smith Shows Toughness Playing Through Injury
Geno Smith toughened up on Thursday night, returning to the game despite an injury scare during the Las Vegas Raiders' 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos. This defeat dropped the Raiders to 2-7 on the season after a disappointing performance in Week 10 of Thursday Night Football.
Raiders vs. Broncos Rivalry and Game Summary
Smith faced the challenging Broncos defense, which pressured him all night. The veteran quarterback was sacked six times by Denver’s historic pass rush. He ended the game with 143 yards, no touchdowns, and an interception, while the Raiders recorded more punts (8) than points (7).
Geno Smith's Injury and Resilience
Smith briefly left the game because of an injury but returned despite a noticeable limp. He emphasized the importance of staying on the field for 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,” Smith said, according to ESPN’s Ryan McFadden.
Raiders' Offensive Struggles Continue
While Smith managed to finish the game, he was unable to generate offensive momentum. The Raiders struggled, scoring in single digits for the fourth time this season—a league-high. They totaled only 188 yards on offense.
- After Ashton Jeanty’s rushing touchdown in the first quarter, the Raiders were scoreless for the remaining 48 minutes.
- Both teams performed poorly overall, combining for more penalties (11 each) than first downs (10).
Game Summary
The contest was a sloppy prime-time matchup marked by defensive dominance and offensive struggles on both sides.
Author’s summary: Geno Smith showed determination by playing through injury, but the Raiders’ offense faltered again in a low-scoring loss to the Broncos, highlighting ongoing struggles this season.