Las Vegas Raiders' Struggles Continue in Thursday Night Loss
The Las Vegas Raiders faced another difficult game in a season marked by missed opportunities. On Thursday Night Football, they lost 10-7 to the AFC West-leading Denver Broncos, highlighting their ongoing issues.
Game Summary and Team Challenges
The defeat dropped the Raiders to a 2-7 record and raised questions about the team's direction. Throughout the game, they appeared to be their own biggest obstacle.
- Two key penalties erased significant plays, including a touchdown.
- Multiple dropped passes stalled promising drives.
- A blocked punt and a missed field goal late in the game widened the gap between potential and results.
Quarterback Performance
Quarterback Geno Smith, still trying to find consistency this season, completed 16 of 26 passes for 143 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception. His struggles mirrored the offensive line’s instability and the lack of support from other skill players.
“A quarterback facing constant pressure behind an unstable offensive line and receiving little support from his skill players.”
Despite these difficulties, Smith was unable to raise his play when the Raiders needed it most.
Author's Summary
The Raiders’ latest loss underscores persistent self-inflicted errors and a lack of offensive cohesion that continue to hinder their progress this season.