Raiders' Season Hits New Low with Geno Smith Injury
The Raiders suffered a setback on Thursday night, losing 10-7 to the Denver Broncos while their quarterback, Geno Smith, was injured. Smith finished the game with 143 passing yards and one interception.
Injury Details
Smith was hurt on the first play of the fourth quarter while attempting to scramble past linebacker Nik Bonitto. Bonitto made contact with Smith's right knee, causing him to take several awkward steps before falling and being landed on by Malcolm Roach. Smith briefly left the game and was replaced by Kenny Pickett but returned before being ruled questionable due to a left quad issue.
Additional Injuries
- Guards Dylan Parham and Jackson Powers-Johnson both exited with ankle injuries.
- Jackson Powers-Johnson is expected to miss an extended period, according to coach Pete Carroll.
Offensive Struggles
The Raiders' offense struggled significantly, managing just 188 yards and slipping to a 2-7 record on the season.
"The Raiders' season hit a new low on Thursday night as quarterback Geno Smith got hurt and the team lost 10-7 to the Broncos."
Author's summary: A tough night for the Raiders saw key injuries and a stalled offense deepen their struggles, marking a difficult 2-7 start to the season.