Raiders Issue Strong Response on Geno Smith’s Antics After Browns Loss
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Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith.
The Las Vegas Raiders are starting to unravel. The Week 12 matchup against the Cleveland Browns was the perfect way for the team to get back into the win column.
The Browns have played just as poorly as the Raiders this season, and they had a rookie quarterback making his first start. The Raiders were at home, but that turned out not to be much of an advantage, especially for quarterback Geno Smith.
Fans are completely fed up with Smith. He was booed all day, including during his introduction before the start of the game. He’s starting to get frustrated and let his emotions get the better of him. After the loss, Smith was caught flipping his middle finger at fans in the Allegiant Stadium crowd.
The Raiders caught wind of the video and had to put out a statement condemning Smith’s behavior.
“The Raiders are aware of an obscene gesture made by Geno Smith towards fans following Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium,” the team said in a statement, via The Las Vegas Review-Journal. “We are disappointed in his actions and have discussed the incident with Geno. We hold the Raider Nation in the highest regard and take this matter seriously.”
Could Smith Face Punishment?
It’s one thing for a player to flip off opposing fans, but it’s another thing entirely when he’s flipping off his team’s fans. It remains to be seen if Smith will face ramifications from the Raiders, but the NFL might also get involved.
Last season, Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was fined over $10,128 for flipping off fans during a game. Earlier this season, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was fined $250,000 for doing the same thing.
Owners are held to a higher standard, so Smith shouldn’t expect that hefty a fine. At the same time, the Raiders cannot be happy that their starting quarterback is using obscene gestures with their own fans. The team could decide to hit Smith with a harsher punishment.
Smith Talks Loss to Browns
Smith is likely wishing now that he had accepted a contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. While he’s played very poorly, the Raiders have been a mess for a long time. It’s going to take a lot more than an average 35-year-old quarterback to turn this franchise around.
He was sacked 10 times against the Browns, but he wanted to take the blame for the loss.
“It’s really on me. I got to make better plays, find a way,” Smith said after the game.
The Raiders aren’t going to the playoffs this year, so there’s not a lot to play for, but Smith spoke about where the team can go from here.
“We just want to continue to get better each and every week, and find ways to get better as a team, get better as an offense,” Smith said. “We have to score more points than we score.”
Perhaps the firing of offensive coordinator Chip Kelly will awaken the offense, but the Raiders might want to consider making a change at quarterback soon.
BREAKING: Sean McDermott Accuses Texans QB of Cheating After Devastating 19-23 Loss
HOUSTON, TX — In one of the most explosive moments in recent NFL history, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott accused the Houston Texans' star quarterback of using high-tech equipment to “cheat” following the Bills' stunning 19-23 collapse at NRG Stadium. McDermott, visibly seething with rage, demanded the NFL launch an immediate investigation into the alleged use of illicit technology by the Texans' QB, sparking a wave of controversy that has taken over the NFL.
The Bills entered the game as favorites, but a dramatic late-game turnaround by the Texans — led by their star quarterback — resulted in a shocking defeat for Buffalo. Despite dominating for much of the game, the Bills fell apart in the final moments, with the Texans’ QB orchestrating a series of clutch plays that sealed the win.
Just moments after the final whistle blew, McDermott was seen storming onto the field, his face flushed with anger. In an emotional outburst, he pointed directly at the Texans’ quarterback and accused him of using high-tech equipment to gain an unfair advantage.
“HE CHEATED!” McDermott shouted, his voice echoing across the stadium. “The NFL needs to investigate this immediately! What happened on that field was not football — that was cheating!”
His accusation sent shockwaves through the stadium, as fans, players, and coaches alike tried to process the stunning outburst. McDermott’s frustration was palpable, and his claims immediately became the focal point of the post-game conversation.
But it was the Texans’ quarterback’s response that would define the moment. Standing in front of dozens of cameras, his expression unshaken, the young star slowly raised his head. A brief, cold smile flashed across his face before he delivered a succinct and razor-sharp retort.
“Nice try, coach, but we earned that win. Focus on your team, not distractions,” the quarterback said calmly, his words ringing out clearly.
The crowd erupted into chaos. Some cheered the quarterback’s composed response, while others supported McDermott’s fiery defense of his team. But for McDermott, who had spent the final moments of the game in disbelief, it was a moment of pure silence. His face drained of color as the weight of the quarterback’s words settled in. The entire exchange, broadcast to millions around the world, left McDermott speechless.
The NFL quickly issued a statement following McDermott’s accusations, stating that there was no evidence to support the claims and that the game had been officiated fairly. While McDermott’s supporters continue to voice their frustrations, the league has emphasized its commitment to ensuring the integrity of the game remains intact.
For the Texans and their quarterback, the victory marks another major step in their season. The win, highlighted by the quarterback’s clutch performance, has further solidified his place as one of the rising stars in the NFL. With McDermott's accusations hanging over the game, however, the controversy has overshadowed what was otherwise a signature victory for Houston.
As for the Bills, the loss — coupled with McDermott's outburst — raises questions about the team’s mental fortitude moving forward. Will the frustration of this defeat linger, or will they refocus and push forward with their playoff aspirations?
For now, the NFL world remains fixated on McDermott’s accusations, and with every passing hour, the fallout continues to grow.
