The Las Vegas Raiders endured another tough night in a season defined by missed chances. On Thursday Night Football, they lost 10-7 to the AFC West-leading Denver Broncos, a defeat that highlighted their ongoing struggles and dropped them to a 2-7 record.
Throughout the game, the Raiders repeatedly undermined their own efforts. Two key penalties erased potential scoring plays, including a touchdown. Several dropped passes stalled promising drives before they could gain momentum.
A blocked punt and a missed late field goal further deepened the team's frustration, turning what might have been a morale-boosting win into another painful loss.
Quarterback Geno Smith completed 16 of 26 passes for 143 yards. He threw one interception and no touchdowns, mirroring the offense’s overall difficulties. Constant defensive pressure and an unstable offensive line made rhythm hard to find. Despite the obstacles, Smith couldn’t lift his play when the Raiders needed it most.
“The loss dropped Las Vegas to 2-7 and left fans questioning where the team goes from here.”
The Raiders’ 10-7 defeat to Denver underscored their self-inflicted mistakes and Geno Smith’s inability to spark a struggling offense under relentless pressure.