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Raiders Beat Titans, but Geno Smith Hits 10 INTs as Team Sticks With Him

Team leadership is keeping him in place pending adjustments to his timing.

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Geno Smith #7 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.
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Overview

  • Las Vegas ended a four-game slide with a 20-10 win over Tennessee, as Smith threw for 174 yards and his 10th interception in six games, the first QB to reach 10 that quickly since 2020 per ESPN Research.
  • Earlier Sunday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported there has been no serious internal discussion about benching Smith for Kenny Pickett and that the plan remains for Smith to start.
  • Head coach Pete Carroll said he wants Smith to get the ball out much quicker and emphasized building around him with better run support and cleaner execution.
  • Former players Rashad Jennings and James Jones advocated for giving Pickett snaps or late-game reps, underscoring public calls to evaluate the backup.
  • Analysts highlighted measurable regression in Smith’s accuracy and decision-making, with his off-target rate up to 9.2% and turnover-worthy play rate around 5.2% per The Athletic and PFF.