The 2025 NFL season has been nothing short of chaotic for Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders. What was supposed to be a redemption arc has quickly turned into one of the most frustrating stretches of his career.
The veteran quarterback has battled through turnovers, missed opportunities, and a streak of bad luck that has left both fans and teammates scratching their heads. Smith recently addressed the struggles with a dose of humor.
After yet another tough outing, he jokingly suggested that maybe he needed to jump into a lake or ocean to wash away the bad energy following him this season. It was a lighthearted moment from a player who clearly feels the weight of mounting setbacks, but it also reflected how rough things have gotten for the Raiders’ offense.
“I told coach that I need to jump into a lake or ocean or something. It’s a lot of bad luck stuff happening to me… but I’m in control of that,” Smith said.
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Geno Smith says he’s been having a lot of bad luck this season.
“I told coach that I need to jump into a lake or ocean or something. It’s a lot of bad luck stuff happening to me… but I’m in control of that.” pic.twitter.com/IMd6h6VcgT
— JPA (@jasrifootball) October 13, 2025
Statistically, Smith’s year has been brutal. He leads the league in interceptions, already hitting double digits before midseason. His passer rating has plummeted, and the Raiders rank near the bottom in red-zone efficiency.
Even when he makes the right read, tipped passes and miscommunications have led to turnovers that seem more unlucky than reckless. Analysts have pointed out that his decision-making has regressed, but protection issues and key injuries have only made matters worse.
Despite the struggles, Smith remains self-aware and accountable. His humorous remark showed that he’s still maintaining perspective amid the chaos. Coach Pete Carroll and the Raiders continue to back him, hoping he can turn things around before the season slips away.
Insider Claims the Raiders Aren’t Very Concerned About Geno Smith’s Start
Insider Jeremy Fowler believes the concern around Geno Smith is mild at this point. The Raiders understand he needs to play better, the sooner the better, but there’s no belief that he’s a lost cause. A benching isn’t expected this week.
Scouts say Smith has been late with his reads and is depending too much on his arm strength to fit throws into tight spots. At the same time, the offense has been short-handed. The Raiders played without top tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, and left tackle Kolton Miller was also sidelined.
The receiver group, overall, lacks depth, which hasn’t helped his situation. While the current situation is not good, all hope is not lost yet.
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