US EditionKenny Pickett to Start for Raiders Against Eagles with Geno Smith Out
Kenny Pickett completed 73% of passes and led two scoring drives after replacing injured Geno Smith, with the Raiders cautious about Smith’s back injury before Week 15.
- On December 11, Raiders insider Hondo Carpenter said Kenny Pickett is expected to start at Philadelphia in Week 15 if Geno Smith is sidelined, though the Raiders have not officially named a starter.
- After Sunday's game, Geno Smith exited with right shoulder and hand injuries in the third quarter of the 24-17 loss to Denver, and Pete Carroll cited a lower-back concern and travel risks with a forecast high of 28 degrees.
- Relieving Smith, Kenny Pickett completed eight of 11 passes for 97 yards, threw a touchdown, and led two fourth-quarter scoring drives totaling 10 points in his Week 14 appearance vs. Denver.
- Coaches are planning to go slow with Geno Smith and will 'take care of him' while Hondo Carpenter said Aidan O'Connell is expected to back up this weekend.
- On December 10, Kenny Pickett, Raiders quarterback, reflected on facing his former team, the Eagles, saying `Philly is an unbelievable place to play.` Reporting on December 11, Hondo Carpenter said December 12 could confirm the starter for the December 14 road game.
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Kenny Pickett to start for Raiders against Eagles with Geno Smith out
Kenny Pickett will start at quarterback for the Raiders against his former team when Las Vegas visits Philadelphia on Sunday with Geno Smith out because of back and shoulder injuries.
Raiders Insider Reveals Major QB Decision Ahead of Eagles Game
The Las Vegas Raiders have yet to confirm which quarterback will start in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles. If Geno Smith is sidelined with his injury, Kenny Pickett is expected to take the reins against his former team on the road.Smith exited the Week 14 matchup with the Denver Broncos in the second half due to injury, allowing Pickett to step in. The former first-round pick completed 8 of 11 passes for 97 yards and threw a touchdown.On…
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