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Raiders Rule Geno Smith Out for Week 18 With High Ankle Sprain

The finale doubles as an evaluation of Kenny Pickett and Aidan O’Connell.

Overview

  • Las Vegas listed Smith as out for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Chiefs.
  • Head coach Pete Carroll said Smith sustained a high ankle sprain in the Week 17 loss to the Giants.
  • Carroll declined to name a starter and said both Kenny Pickett and Aidan O’Connell will get snaps versus Kansas City.
  • Pickett struggled in his earlier start when Smith was unavailable against Philadelphia, while O’Connell has not played this season.
  • The Raiders enter Week 18 at 2-14 and in line for the No. 1 draft pick, as Smith’s season sits at 3,025 yards with 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions.