Geno Smith Injury Update: Raiders QB Suffers Thigh Bruise in Loss to Broncos
The Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback Geno Smith left the Week 10 primetime game due to injury but managed to return later. Despite a rocky start to his first season with the Raiders, Smith has been showing improvement in recent weeks.
Recent Performance Highlights
In Week 9, Smith nearly led the Raiders to victory in an overtime loss to the Jaguars, throwing three touchdown passes to star tight end Brock Bowers. His strong play has made Las Vegas a more formidable team.
Injury During Week 10 Game Against Broncos
During the "Thursday Night Football" matchup against the Denver Broncos, Smith suffered a thigh bruise. In the fourth quarter, with the Broncos leading 10-7, Smith was tackled by Denver’s Nik Bonitto after scrambling on a first down. He stayed down with pain after another hit and went to the medical tent.
Smith returned to the field but was visibly in pain and limping as the game continued. Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett replaced him briefly after his exit. The Raiders eventually lost the game 10-7.
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.
On a first down to open a fourth-quarter drive, Smith was scrambling a bit, then tackled by Denver's Nik Bonitto around his right knee.
Summary
Geno Smith's resilience showed despite his injury during a tense defensive battle, though it contributed to the Raiders' narrow defeat to the Broncos at 10-7.
Author's summary: Geno Smith sustained a thigh bruise but returned to play amid a tight defeat, highlighting both his grit and the Raiders' ongoing struggles this season.
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