T he Las Vegas Raiders hit rock bottom on Sunday, losing 40-6 to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5. Starting quarterback Geno Smith struggled mightily. Nobody would blame the Raiders if they're considering benching Smith, but they're invested in helping him snap out of this funk.

The Raiders keep acquiring QBs to fit in the middle of their culture rather than drafting one to help install it. With the 2026 draft deep at the position, it's time to change their approach.

This was supposed to be the season where the Las Vegas Raiders returned to contention. Instead, their gamble on Geno Smith has blown up in their face.

Again, this was an acquisition intended to raise the floor of the Raiders' passing attack after a lackluster effort in 2024, spread across Gardner Minshew (nine starts), Aidan O'Connell (seven starts), and Desmond Ridder (one start). So far, it's either been ever so slightly better or worse.

The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping for a bounce-back game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Carroll Not Worried One Bit The Raiders have not gotten off t

Raiders quarterback Geno Smith faces criticism for ongoing turnover problems as Las Vegas looks to regroup ahead of its next matchup.

I’m processing it poorly, to tell you the truth,” Carroll said. “Because I did expect to win right out of the chute.”

Terrell Owens reignites the Shedeur Sanders controversy, accusing Tom Brady of blocking the Raiders’ draft move amid Geno Smith’s struggles.

With another poor performance against the Indianapolis Colts, the Las Vegas Raiders should bench quarterback Geno Smith.