Raiders QB Geno Smith wants to go long, but the deep pass isn't always there

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Chargers decided to take away Geno Smith's deep passing game Monday night and force him to go with underneath routes.

Smith at times did just that, but he also opted to throw long regardless of the coverage — and paid the price.

He tied a career high with three interceptions in the Raiders' 20-9 loss to Los Angeles , becoming the first quarterback since 2015 to go at least 0 for 10 from 10 yards and beyond, according to Sportradar.

Las Vegas coach Pete Carroll said after the game he thought Smith forced too many throws. Watching the video reinforced his opinion.

“They defended him well,” Carroll said Tuesday. "They were back there. In retrospect, it looked like it was really difficult to be hopeful, and he was trying to make something happen.”

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