Kenny Pickett will start at quarterback for the Raiders against his former team when Las Vegas visits Philadelphia on Sunday with Geno Smith out because of back and shoulder injuries.

Geno Smith has had a nightmare season for the Las Vegas Raiders, and the team might not be that keen to bring him back.

Kenny Pickett will start at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles for Geno Smith, who is dealing with shoulder and back ailments.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith missed another practice due to injury, potentially paving the way for Kenny Pickett to start.

Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Geno Smith suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Denver Broncos. Head coach Pete Carroll has since provided an update on Smith's status. Reports strongly indicate that Raiders backup quarterback Kenny Pickett will start versus the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15.

LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith suffered a right shoulder injury against the Denver Broncos on Sunday and was replaced by Kenny Pickett at the start of the fourth quarter. The Raiders said Smith was questionable to return. He was 13 of 21 for 116 yards with one touchdown through three quarters.

The Las Vegas Raiders are already having a nightmare season, but things get even worse if Geno Smith has anything to say about it.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech gets up to snag 17-yard pass from quarterback Geno Smith on fourth-down.