Geno Smith injury update: Raiders QB suffers thigh bruise in loss to Broncos in Week 10 | Sporting News

Geno Smith Injury Update: Raiders QB Suffers Thigh Bruise in Week 10 Loss to Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith left the Week 10 primetime matchup against the Denver Broncos with a thigh injury but managed to return later in the game. Despite being back on the field, he played through visible pain and a noticeable limp.

The Raiders' first season with Smith has been full of ups and downs. Still, the veteran quarterback has been working to stabilize the team’s offense in recent weeks. In Week 9, he put on an impressive performance, throwing three touchdown passes to tight end Brock Bowers in an overtime loss to the Jaguars.

Week 10 Game Incident

During the fourth quarter of the Thursday night game, with the Broncos leading 10–7, Smith scrambled on a first down and was brought down by Denver defender Nik Bonitto, who hit near his right knee. After taking an additional blow from another Broncos player, Smith remained on the field before walking slowly to the sideline and entering the medical tent.

“He returned to the game, but was in noticeable pain and limping around.”

Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett briefly replaced Smith during the sequence. At that moment, Smith had nearly reached 100 passing yards in what had been a largely defensive contest.

Looking Ahead

Smith’s health will be closely monitored as the Raiders continue their season, hoping their veteran signal-caller can recover swiftly and maintain the offensive rhythm he has recently found.

Author’s Summary

Geno Smith suffered a thigh bruise in the Raiders’ narrow Week 10 loss to Denver, briefly exited the game, and returned while playing through visible pain.

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