Raiders quarterback Geno Smith has identified a common thread with each of his NFL-high seven interceptions this season.

“They all came out of my hand and ended up in the defense’s hands,” Smith said before Wednesday’s practice at the team facility. “So those are the things that I’ve seen that are in common and those are things we’ve got to correct.”

Smith’s deadpan answer brought some levity to the plight of the Raiders’ turnover-filled start to the season. But the offense should find some solace in the fact it found some rhythm in Sunday’s 25-24 loss to the Bears .

The Raiders (1-3) had 240 rushing yards, their most in a game in almost two years. Smith, removing the interceptions, completed 14 of his other 18 passes for two touchdowns.

“Take care of the football,” Smith said of the l

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