Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith exited their Week 10 primetime game against the Denver Broncos with a thigh injury but managed to return despite noticeable pain and limping.
Geno Smith's first season with the Raiders has faced challenges, but he has shown efforts to improve the team's performance. In Week 9, Smith led a close overtime loss to the Jaguars, throwing three touchdowns to tight end Brock Bowers.
During the Thursday Night Football game against Denver, Smith was active in a defensive struggle and was close to reaching 100 passing yards. The Broncos led 10-7 in the fourth quarter when Smith was tackled by Denver's Nik Bonitto near his right knee on a scramble.
After another hit from a Broncos defender, Smith stayed down on the field before walking to the sideline. Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett then entered the game.
Smith returned to the game from the medical tent but was visibly in pain and moved with a limp as the Raiders ultimately lost 10-7.
"In the fourth quarter, Smith remained on the ground in some pain after being tackled, then went to the blue medical tent. He returned to the game but was in noticeable pain and limping around."
The Raiders continue to rely on Smith as he pushes through injury challenges to help the team stay competitive.
Geno Smith’s thigh injury in Week 10 showed his resilience, but pain affected his play as the Raiders fell short against the Broncos, highlighting ongoing struggles in his first season.
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