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Geno Smith’s 3 Interceptions Doom Raiders in 20-9 Home Loss to Chargers

The flop ended the brief post‑debut momentum, highlighting a broken downfield attack under new coach Pete Carroll.

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Sep 15, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Cam Hart (20), Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley (0) and Los Angeles Chargers safety Alohi Gilman (32) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Raiders fell 20-9 on Monday night as Smith went 24-of-43 for 180 yards with three interceptions and no touchdowns.
  • On the game’s first snap, a pass targeting Tre Tucker was deflected by Alohi Gilman and intercepted by Daiyan Henley, setting up a Cameron Dicker field goal.
  • Next Gen Stats reported Smith went 0-for-12 on throws traveling 10-plus air yards with three picks, the only QB since 2016 to attempt 10 or more such passes without a completion.
  • The other interceptions were a Tony Jefferson pick that pinned Los Angeles at its 1-yard line and a red‑zone turnover off a Derwin James tip caught by Donte Jackson.
  • Social media piled on as Carroll said the offense was “impatient” throwing the ball, and Smith accepted blame, saying he must learn from the game and be “super hard” on himself.