Geno Smith throws two interceptions as Raiders lose to Colts 40-6

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith threw two interceptions and the team produced no touchdowns in a 40-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on October 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium, leaving the Raiders 1-4 and mired in a four-game losing streak five games into the season. Smith’s two picks increased his season total to nine, the most by any Raiders starter in a team’s first five games since 1982, and the most in the NFL through Week 5.

Smith completed 25 of 36 passes for 228 yards in the loss, was sacked four times and finished without a touchdown. The Raiders reached the red zone four times but failed to convert any visits into a touchdown, and Indianapolis scored touchdowns on every one of its six red-zone trips. Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty was one of the few bright spots, gaining 67 yards on 14 carries and contributing in the passing game.

Smith, who was acquired from Seattle in the offseason and signed to a two-year, $75 million extension, acknowledged responsibility for the turnovers. "The interceptions all came out of my hand and ended up in the defenses hands," he said. He added that the team must remain focused and "go to work and figure it out as a team."