Overview

• Las Vegas fell to 1-4 after a 40–6 defeat to the Colts, marking a third double-digit loss in five games.
• Smith leads the NFL with nine interceptions through five weeks, with three multi-interception games.
• Acquired from Seattle for a 2025 third-round pick and extended two years for $75 million, Smith was reportedly Tom Brady’s preferred choice over Sam Darnold.
• Team discussions about a potential change are complicated by Smith’s ties to head coach Pete Carroll and the presence of backup Kenny Pickett.
• Coaches and executives also cite injuries and protection woes, with LT Kolton Miller on injured reserve and TE Brock Bowers dealing with a PCL injury and bone bruise.