The Raiders' struggle continued Thursday night as their quarterback, Geno Smith, suffered an injury in a 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos. This defeat marked another low point in Las Vegas' challenging season.
Smith finished the game with 143 passing yards and one interception. His injury occurred 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 Smith to stumble awkwardly before falling and landing under Malcolm Roach.
Smith was briefly replaced by Kenny Pickett but returned temporarily before being ruled questionable with a left quad issue.
The Raiders' offense managed only 188 total yards, highlighting their difficulties this season as Las Vegas falls to a 2-7 record.
"It was a brutal night for the Raiders' offense as it produced just 188 yards, condemning Las Vegas to a 2-7 record on the year."
Summary: The Raiders’ season worsens with quarterback Geno Smith's injury and multiple key absences, contributing to their ongoing offensive struggles and a 2-7 record.