By defeating the San Francisco 49ers (9-3) in Week 14, the Seattle Seahawks (6-6) hope to snap a four-game losing streak. However, Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is causing new concern.
Smith has been dealing with a bruised tricep for weeks, but he was listed as a limited participant on Thursday’s injury report due to a groin injury. Given that the 33-year-old told reporters on Thursday, December 6 that his arm “was still not 100%” and “not close to it,” the addition of a groin injury is concerning.
To defeat their division rival at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, December 10, the Seahawks will need Smith to be near perfect. Seattle is a 10.5-point underdog against San Francisco, but Smith believes they can overcome the odds.
Smith and company scored 35 points in last week’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and the offense is hoping to keep that momentum going.
Here was Geno Smith on what was working for the Seahawks’ offense in its 35-point breakout against Dallas, including better rhythm in the passing game: pic.twitter.com/ZE4TVkONon
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) December 7, 2023
“I think just overall, if you look at the way we played, just the effort we played with, the intent that we broke the huddle with, just the way that the receivers ran and caught the ball, the protection, anytime you’re scoring a lot of points, that’s something that you want to build on,” Smith told reporters after the game.
“We know that each game will be different, that each game is a different game.” You are given a new set of downs, and we must concentrate on executing one play at a time. We can build on it, but we must not become complacent as a result. We have to go out there and earn it each and every time.”
On December 2, Smith posted a few disturbing photos of his bruised elbow on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Nobody cares,” he captioned the post. “Put in more effort.” Smith deleted the photos later, but it was too late.
The images caused quite a stir on social media, as most fans and analysts were unaware of Smith’s situation. Smith showed no signs of injury against the Cowboys. He threw for 334 yards, three touchdowns, and a rushing score in one of his best games of the season.
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