Geno Smith didn't hold back on letting the ball fly during the New York Jets' matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon.
Smith has been playing in the NFL since 2013, going through his fifth year and second stint with the Jets. He shines as one of the premier veteran quarterbacks in the league, giving stability in New York's offense with his experience and skillset.
Smith certainly showed a lot of best traits during New York's contest with Las Vegas. He completed 20 out of 32 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns and one interception. His throws were quite high, having a depth of 15.58 yards per pass. It stands out as a notable feat this season, per reporter Lindsay Rhodes.
“The Jets Average Depth of Target (15.58 yds) vs. LV was the highest for a team so far this season. Previous highs: CJ Stroud (Wk 4) & JJ McCarthy (Wk 6)- 14.8. *Jets ADOT Wk 1-7: 6.79 (4th lowest in the NFL),” Rhodes wrote.
How Geno Smith, Jets played against Raiders
Geno Smith and the Jets put up a remarkable fight against the Raiders. However, they came up short in the 38-33 defeat in Week 8.
New York had a strong performance in the first half, taking a 23-14 lead at halftime. However, they faltered down the stretch as Las Vegas outmatched them 14-7 in the last 30 minutes of regulation.
Article Continues BelowBraelon Allen shined with his activity in the rushing attack. He racked up 21 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown while catching two passes for six yards.
Adonai Mitchell torched Las Vegas players in the secondary. He led all receivers with seven catches for 142 yards and a touchdown. Garrett Wilson came next with six receptions for 83 yards, while Isaiah Williams caught an 18-yard touchdown pass.
The Jets will look to bounce back in their next matchup, being on the road. They take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9 as kickoff commences on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. ET.