By A to Z Sports,Justin Churchill

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Raiders need Geno Smith to be that ‘70% guy’

After the loss on Monday Night Football, Carroll said that Smith is a “70% guy, and tonight he wasn’t.” They need that version of Smith most nights if they want to win. That’s how the offense was able to look as good as it did against the New England Patriots, with Smith completing 71% of his passes. When you’re completing 70%, you’re less likely to be throwing interceptions. Granted, Smith had one in Week 1, but he didn’t have three like he did in Week 2. Turnovers are the easiest way to lose a game, and the Raiders had three on Monday, all from the QB. The Chargers had one turnover, but it came late in the game when they were already up two scores. If Smith can cut down on the turnovers and show that accuracy we all know and love, they will be alright. But let’s not act like it’s all Smith. His protection was terrible all night. And, it felt like no one was ever open. There wasn’t much separation against a Chargers secondary that isn’t known for being elite. But you wouldn’t know that just by watching the game. On Sunday, the Raiders play the Washington Commanders, a team that may have a banged-up Jayden Daniels. This would be the perfect time to get things back on track.

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