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Raiders Rally Around Geno Smith as 2-5 Start Intensifies Scrutiny

Tight end Brock Bowers publicly backed the veteran quarterback, reflecting a locker room that still expects a rebound.

Overview

  • Las Vegas is 2-5 after a 31-0 loss to the Chiefs in Week 7, with the offense failing to reach 100 total yards.
  • Geno Smith leads the NFL with 10 interceptions through seven games, including a 67-yard passing day against Kansas City.
  • Brock Bowers, slowed by a Week 1 knee injury, praised Smith’s leadership and is expected to return as a potential boost.
  • Quarterbacks coach Greg Olson said Smith will "battle back" and acknowledged coaches must better position players to succeed.
  • Public calls to consider Kenny Pickett or Aidan O’Connell have intensified as analysts label Smith the team’s most disappointing player and rank him near the bottom of starters.