The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a setback when quarterback Geno Smith was injured during their 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos on November 5.
Smith finished the game with 143 passing yards and one interception. His injury occurred on the first play of the fourth quarter when he attempted to evade Denver's Nik Bonitto.
“He managed to keep his balance a few more yards before stumbling to the ground, where Malcolm Roach fell on him.”
Smith briefly left the field and was replaced by Kenny Pickett but returned later, although he was soon listed as questionable with a left quadriceps issue.
It was a difficult night for the Raiders, marked by an injury to their starting quarterback and a faltering offense unable to overcome the Broncos.
Author's summary: Geno Smith's leg injury and a weak offensive performance led to the Raiders' narrow 10-7 defeat against the Broncos, worsening their season record.