The Las Vegas Raiders traveled to Lucas Oil Stadium to play against the Indianapolis Colts, losing 40-6 and dropping to 1-4 on the season. The game was never close, with the Colts jumping out to a commanding 20-3 lead at halftime. The Raiders’ offense never established a consistent rhythm throughout the game, totaling 296 yards across 65 plays with a 33:25 time of possession, averaging 4.6 yards per play, going 8 of 14 on third downs, 1 of 2 on fourth downs, and committing two turnovers.
Their quarterback was the culprit for the two turnovers.
The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2x-Pro Bowler had a rough outing
Oct 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Geno Smith had a rough outing against the Indinapolis Colts, completing 25 out of 36 pass attempts for 228 yards, two interceptions, was sacked four times, and finished with a 63.2 passer rating. His first interception occurred on a tipped pass that was batted into the defender’s arms in the red zone. Meanwhile, Smith’s last interception was on a short pass where the defender jumped in front of the route.
Is it time to make a position change?
Oct 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to pass the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
So far, the Geno Smith experiment in Las Vegas has not gone according to plan as the Raiders drop to 1-4. Through five games, the two-time Pro Bowler has completed 106 passes on 163 for 1,176 yards, six touchdowns, and nine interceptions, the most in the NFL. Many Raiders fans chimed in about Smith’s lackluster performance and want him benched.
Fans clown 2x-Pro Bowler
Jan 5, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders fans hold a Raider Nation banner during tailgate festivities before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Geno Smith is the worst QB in the NFL right now. There’s no logical reason why he sees the field again today. #Raiders
— Scott Gulbransen (@LVGully) October 5, 2025
Actually don’t think I could’ve been more wrong about Geno Smith
— Tristen Kuhn (@KuhnTristen) October 5, 2025
Geno Smith’s haters aren’t just writing back, they’re creating a post office in his own house to manage the hate mail.
— UrinatingTree (@UrinatingTree) October 5, 2025
It will never happen but someone needs to bench Geno Smith and bring in Kenny Pickett.
Pete Carroll doesn’t have the stones to do it.
— nick (@_nickswaggerr) October 5, 2025
Daniel Jones is doing what Geno Smith was supposed to do for the #Raiders
— Raiders Beat (@RaidersBeat) October 5, 2025
BENCH GENO SMITH pic.twitter.com/ZIu39GwCmi
— JJGonz (@JJgonzz_) October 5, 2025
Similar to Russell Wilson, the Seahawks moved on from Geno at the right time
— Leif Opstad (@LeifOpstad46600) October 5, 2025
Geno Smith is on a mission this season to remind everybody that he used to play for the Jets.
— Barry (@BarryOnHere) October 5, 2025
I think it’s time we have the Geno Smith conversation cause I wanna see Ashton Jeanty strive on the right team
— KurlyChris (@KurlyChrisTV) October 5, 2025
What in the world is Geno Smith thinking?
9 INTs in 5 games this year… Is it mental? Not comfortable in Chip Kelly’s system? Other? pic.twitter.com/voDoHbpKv4
— Lucas Wencl (@LucasWencl) October 5, 2025
GENO SMITH SUCKS
— Raiders Report Mitchell Renz (@MitchellRenz365) October 5, 2025
Geno Smith has to go!!!!!!
— Gregg Jefferies (@Gregg_Jefferies) October 5, 2025
Geno Smith is awful.
gotta be Kenny Pickett time for #RaiderNation
— Chris Brockman🎙️ (@chrisbrockman) October 5, 2025
GET RID OF GENO SMITH NOW BRO HAS GOT TO BE TOP 5 WORST QBS OF ALL TIME BLOW THE WHOLE RAIDERS FRANCHISE UP REBUILT FROM THE GROUND
— Vish (@Vishxbuns) October 5, 2025
NFL Twitter lied to me about Geno Smith
— His DirknesS (@HisDirknesS) October 5, 2025
Can anyone remember the reaction from many online when the #Seahawks traded Geno Smith so he could reunite with Pete Carroll in Vegas? Wonder if anyone wants to change their mind…
— Rob Staton (@robstaton) October 5, 2025
Geno Smith might be the worst QB in the league right now
— Scott Messina (@TheScottyMoose) October 5, 2025
The Geno Smith contract looks worse by the second
— Matt Lively (@mattblively) October 5, 2025
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