Raiders quarterback Geno Smith reaches a low only previously matched by Sam Howell aqgainst the Giants in Week 17

Smith went to the locker room with a knee injury. The quarterback limped and appeared to be in pain as the trainers walked with Smith. It was an injury that came after Smith's second interception of the game and happened as he tried to make a tackle on the return.

A shoulder injury held Raiders quarterback Geno Smith out in Week 15, but he’s making a quick return. Head coach Pete Carroll announced that Smith will start against the Texans on Sunday (via Levi Edwards of Raiders.com ). Smith is expected to remain the Raiders’ starter for the rest of the season.

The Las Vegas Raiders are predicted to use their top draft choice in the 2026 NFL Draft on a superstar quarterback from a Big Ten powerhouse.

Watch as quarterback Geno Smith finds wide receiver Tyler Lockett in the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown against the Giants.