Geno Smith threw three interceptions Sunday, marking the fourth consecutive game with at least one pick, and fueling a 34-24 loss for the Las Vegas Raiders against the Buffalo Bills. Smith’s streak of turnovers is rapidly becoming a historic liability, mirroring a concerning pattern reminiscent of past Raiders quarterback struggles.
The Raiders’ acquisition of Smith was intended to stabilize a long-turbulent quarterback position,but his recent performance raises serious questions about the team’s offensive direction. Smith’s current interception streak-spanning games against the Denver Broncos (september 10), the Buffalo bills (September 17), the Pittsburgh Steelers (September 24), and again against the Bills (October 1)-places him in rare company, threatening to derail the Raiders’ season and potentially force a reevaluation of the quarterback situation.
NFL Week 5 Game Balls & Gaffes
Game Balls:
* Josh Allen (QB,Buffalo Bills): Allen completed 31 of 37 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns,adding 38 rushing yards.
* Christian McCaffrey (RB, San Francisco 49ers): mccaffrey rushed for 85 yards and five touchdowns in the 42-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
* Tua Tagovailoa (QB, Miami Dolphins): Tagovailoa threw for 308 yards and four touchdowns in a 31-17 win against the New York Giants.
* Patrick Mahomes (QB, Kansas City Chiefs): mahomes passed for 281 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-20 victory over the Minnesota vikings.
Gaffes:
* Geno Smith (QB, las Vegas Raiders): As noted, Smith’s three interceptions against the Bills continued a troubling trend.
* Dak Prescott (QB, Dallas Cowboys): Prescott threw two interceptions and struggled to find a rhythm in the Cowboys’ lopsided loss to the 49ers.
* Daniel Jones (QB, New York Giants): Jones was sacked six times and completed only 26 of 44 passes for 202 yards and one touchdown in the loss to the Dolphins.
