Geno Smith Talks Playing Through Injury
Geno Smith showed toughness on Thursday night, returning to the game after an injury scare during the Raiders' 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos. The defeat dropped the Las Vegas Raiders to a 2-7 record for the season.
Game Overview
Smith faced intense pressure in his first Raiders-Broncos matchup in Week 10. Denver’s defensive line sacked him six times, limiting him to 143 yards without a touchdown and throwing an interception. The Raiders punted eight times, more than the points they scored.
Smith's Resilience
“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, despite a noticeable limp after briefly leaving the game with an injury.
Offensive Struggles Continue for Raiders
The Raiders managed only 188 total yards and scored in single digits for the fourth time this season, an NFL-high. After Ashton Jeanty’s rushing touchdown in the first quarter, the team failed to score in the remaining 48 minutes.
Overall Game Play
Both teams struggled offensively, resulting in a sloppy game with more penalties (11 each) than first downs (10 each).
Author’s Summary
Geno Smith’s commitment to his team was clear despite injury, but the Raiders’ offensive challenges persisted in a tough, penalty-filled loss to the Broncos.