The Raiders experienced a tough setback on Thursday night when their quarterback, Geno Smith, was injured during a narrow 10-7 loss to the Broncos. Smith finished the game with 143 passing yards and one interception.
Smith was hurt on the very first play of the fourth quarter while attempting to evade Denver linebacker Nik Bonitto. Bonitto made contact with Smith's right knee, causing him to stumble and fall, ultimately being landed on by Malcolm Roach. Smith was initially replaced by Kenny Pickett but returned briefly before being sidelined again due to a left quad issue.
This difficult night has left Las Vegas with a disappointing 2-7 season record.
"Jackson Powers-Johnson is set for an extended stretch on the sidelines," said coach Pete Carroll.
Author's summary: The Raiders' offensive woes deepened as Geno Smith's injury and multiple other setbacks contributed to a crushing loss, highlighting ongoing team struggles this season.