Starting quarterback Geno Smith exuded confidence after a strong debut with the Las Vegas Raiders in the season opener. Smith outdueled Drake Maye to deliver a 20-13 win over the New England Patriots in Week 1. But things did not go as smoothly for the veteran quarterback at the start of the Raiders’ Monday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers .

On the very first offensive play of the game, Smith turned the ball over.

The Raiders came out swinging, dialing up a play-action pass on first down from their own 24-yard line. Smith faked a handoff and fired into heavy traffic in the direction of Tre Tucker. Unfortunately, safety Alohi Gilman broke up the pass, and it caromed directly to Daiyan Henley. The interception set the Chargers up with excellent field position

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