How did former Raiders QB Geno Smith do in his Jets 2026 debut?
Did Geno Smith prove his doubters wrong in his 2026 Jets debut?
In his Jets 2026 debut, former Raiders quarterback Geno Smith delivered a strong performance. The team, now under new head coach Klint Kubiak, secured a 23-10 victory against the Titans. Smith, who was originally drafted by the Jets in 2013, put up a solid passer rating of 104, completing 19 of 24 passes for 215 yards. Notably, he achieved a perfect 79.2% completion rate and maintained an interception-free game, which is significant considering his struggles with the Raiders' offensive line and run game.
The Jets' strong performance was bolstered by a 102-yard touchdown run from rookie Breece Hall. Smith's 79.2% passing efficiency and 215 passing yards were both among the top 15 performances in the NFL for Week 1. Smith's improvement in passing accuracy could be crucial for the Jets' future success, as he did not throw any touchdowns in his previous season with the Raiders.
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