Geno Smith Injury Update: Reaction After 'Dirty Hit' vs Broncos
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith faced criticism even after returning to the field following what many called a “dirty hit” during Thursday’s matchup against the Denver Broncos. The veteran QB endured five sacks in the first half before going down awkwardly after a tackle by Nik Bonitto, seemingly injuring his leg during a scramble.
After a brief evaluation in the blue medical tent, Smith tested his knee on the sidelines with light jogging under the supervision of trainers. Despite discomfort, he returned to finish the game, as the Raiders trailed by three points at that moment.
Reacting to Smith’s injury, Bonitto simply looked on from the field.
With Smith temporarily sidelined, Kenny Pickett stepped in as quarterback. He remains the only fully healthy QB on the Raiders’ active roster, with Cam Miller on the practice squad and Aidan O’Connell still recovering on injured reserve.
Social Media Reaction
Fans shared strong opinions online during and after the game:
“Take Geno Smith out of the game, please.” — user on X (formerly Twitter)
- Others noted that Smith currently leads the league in interceptions with 12.
Performance Concerns This Season
The Raiders took a chance on Smith this offseason, hoping his experience would stabilize their offense. However, midway through the campaign, results have fallen short of expectations. Smith’s struggles with consistency have mirrored the team’s challenges, as Las Vegas entered the Broncos matchup with a 2–6 record.
Author’s Summary
Smith’s gritty return after a controversial hit underscores the Raiders’ quarterback woes and fans’ growing frustration with his uneven performance this season.
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