Geno Smith Plays Through Injury in Raiders' Loss to Broncos
Geno Smith showed resilience on Thursday night, returning to the game despite an injury scare during the Las Vegas Raiders' 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos. The defeat dropped the Raiders to a 2-7 record for the season.
Raiders vs. Broncos Rivalry
Smith experienced his first Raiders-Broncos rivalry game in Week 10, facing relentless pressure from Denver's defense. The Broncos sacked him six times, showcasing a historic pass rush that limited Smith to 143 yards without a touchdown and one interception.
Smith's Determination
Despite a noticeable limp, Smith returned quickly after leaving the field due to injury.
"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,”
he said, according to ESPN’s Ryan McFadden.
Raiders' Offensive Struggles Continue
- The Raiders managed only 188 total yards during the game.
- After Ashton Jeanty scored a rushing touchdown in the first quarter, the team failed to score for the remaining 48 minutes.
- This marked the fourth time this season the Raiders scored in single digits, the most in the NFL.
- Both teams struggled with penalties, with 11 penalties each, more than the 10 first downs recorded by either team.
“Both the Raiders and Broncos struggled in a sloppy prime-time flop.”
Geno Smith’s toughness in playing through injury highlights his commitment, even as the team continues to battle offensive challenges.
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