The state of both teams is due to a lot of factors outside of just the quarterbacks. However, according to a June report from The Athletic's Michael Silver, Raiders minority owner and former NFL quarterback Tom Brady preferred Smith over Darnold after they failed to secure a trade for Matthew Stafford.

Like most Raiders, it was not a great year for Geno Smith. After Las Vegas traded for him, reuniting him with now-former head coach Pete Carroll, Smith and the rest of the offense put up poor performances throughout the 2025 season.

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll all but closed the door on Geno Smith playing in the Las Vegas season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Smith collided with his own teammate after his second interception of the day against the Giants and limped off the field. The Raiders labeled Smith as questionable to return with an ankle injury, but he did not return. With so little time left in the game, backup Kenny Pickett led the Raiders' offense on their final drive of the day.

The Raiders ruled Smith out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs because of an ankle injury. Kenny Pickett started in place of Smith when he missed time earlier in the season, but head coach Pete Carroll did not reveal whether Pickett or Aidan O'Connell will start this weekend.

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

On Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium, Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders square off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18. Smith completed 20-of-28 passes (71.4%) for 176 yards, one passing touchdown, and two picks in his last game.

The Seattle Seahawks have emerged as the overwhelming favourites to win Super Bowl LX, according to ESPN's Football Power Index, in a turn that has stunned the NFL world. With a 14-3 record and the NFC's top seed,