Geno Smith

Geno Smith drives the Seahawks in to the end zone on the opening drive of the 2022 season.

[news](/news/instant-lookback-russell-wilson-and-dk-metcalf-combine-for-three-touchdowns) [news](/news/instant-lookback-new-year-new-record-tyler-lockett-sets-single-season-career-hig) He capped the drive off with a 38 yard passing touchdown to TE Will Dissly.

Russell Who? Watch the Seahawks' new starting quarterback Geno Smith do a great job evading Denver's pressure in the pocket and finding a wide open Will ...

Watch the Seahawks’ new starting quarterback Geno Smith do a great job evading Denver’s pressure in the pocket and finding a wide open Will Dissly, who scores an easy touchdown. Seattle leads 7-0. Russell Who?

SEATTLE, Wash. — With all the talk about Russell Wilson returning to Seattle for an alleged “revenge game,” it was Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith who ...

“He can get the ball out of his hands, working with his line and his guys and all that. He was kind of the guy that started all that. And remember all the catch and run stuff and all the quick rhythm stuff that he was famous for, that was so the quarterback didn’t have to be carrying the load. He designed his offense to make it as easy as possible for the quarterbacks because he knew the position was so hard to play. This exactly fits Carroll’s quarterback preferences over time, and why he was okay in the end with trading Wilson to Denver for three players and a horde of draft picks. So far, Geno Smith has been exactly that guy.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson talk about how they're approaching their first game against one another.

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In his emotional return to Seattle on Monday Night Football, new Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson had certainly seen better days as a player.

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Geno Smith threw two first-half touchdown passes, Denver fumbled twice at the one-yard line in the second half, and the Seahawks beat the Broncos 17-16 on ...

Seattle safety Jamal Adams suffered what Carroll said after the game was a serious injury to his left quadriceps tendon. Smith and the Seahawks did very little offensively in the second half but their first half was good enough. Others switched around the words from a catchphrase during his time in Seattle, urging the Seahawks, “Let’s Cook Russ.” Wilson was greeted with lustful, guttural boos every time he stepped on the field from a crowd notorious for making noise. “I wish we would have gotten a lot closer, but it put us in that weird spot there because we were in field-goal range, but we were on that fourth-down situation,” Hackett said. Denver faced fourth-and-5 at the Seattle 46 after Wilson hit Javonte Williams for a 9-yard gain.

The Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos get set for a season-opening square-off that is far from normal.

[@lockedonseahawks](https://mobile.twitter.com/Locked_Seahawks) today! Denver advanced 10 more yards before the two-minute warning. The Seahawks still held a 17-16 lead. The Seattle offense takes over at the 20-yard line after a touchback. change of possession (See below for the boos.) "I know they'll be excited to know that it's Monday Night Football, so it'd be a special environment. I know they'll be rowdy," Wilson said of his return. Monday's game will also give fans a chance to see other pieces in the blockbuster trade that sent Wilson to Denver. The Seahawks head into this game with quarterback Geno Smith as their official starter. I know nothing less." "I was fortunate to play there for 10 years.

The Seahawks were victorious Monday night in Russell Wilson's return to Seattle, defeating the Denver Broncos 17-16. In his first Week 1 start since 2014, ...

The Broncos will play their home opener against the [Houston Texans](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/texans/) on Sunday. Then, in the second quarter, Smith threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to [Colby Parkinson](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/colby-parkinson-tdW84lnPzm6RJhCj/). His first touchdown pass was to [Will Dissly](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/will-dissly-nYZ3MJloKxqjqDGH/) for 38 yards. After being ruled doubtful to return, Adams was carted to the locker room. Carroll later said the injury is “serious.” [Geno Smith](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/geno-smith-hB8bdcsNCHE7y9Hj/) went 23-of-28, throwing 195 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions.

It might have taken 10 seasons, but it looks like Geno Smith finally unlocked his potential. The veteran quarterback led the Seattle Seahawks to a 17-16 win ...

If Smith can continue playing like he did Monday, the Seahawks will surprise. Geno Smith started the night by completing his first 13 pass attempts.

Per @EliasSports, the only other quarterbacks since 1990 to complete each of their first 13 passes in Week 1 are Gardner Minshew (2019) and Jim Kelly (1990). Geno Smith winning this fanbase over with gutsy play tonight.

Yes he's been brilliant most of the way, but he's showing heart and willing to go all out. 17-of-18
164 yards
2 TDs@GenoSmith3 is showing exactly why he won the Seahawks QB competition. The 31-year-old was nearly immaculate in the first half, completing his first 13 passes. Smith put forth one of the best outings of his NFL career, finishing 23-of-28 for 195 yards and two touchdowns.

Russell Wilson may have been the headliner of Monday night's matchup between the Broncos and Seahawks, but his successor in Seattle, Geno Smith, ...

Once the Broncos turned the ball over a second time while knocking on the door of the end zone, destiny just felt as if it belonged to the Seahawks. The defense was just as good, if not better, bending and bending but never breaking, surrendering over 400 total yards but forcing a pair of goal-line fumbles, making six stops behind the line and showcasing sustained physicality. While Wilson threatened to play spoiler and steal the game at the end, inexplicable clock management on the Broncos' final series left Denver unable to complete the comeback, securing a 17-16 win for the Seahawks on "Monday Night Football."

If you had Geno Smith playing like a legitimate star against Denver on your bingo card, congratulations. Seattle's new franchise QB had a near-perfect game ...

In the end, he finished with a passer rating just under 120. After it was all over, Smith left the field with the crowd chanting his name. If you had Geno Smith playing like a legitimate star against Denver on your bingo card, congratulations.

SEATTLE (AP) — Hearing his name chanted as he left the field as a winner for the Seattle Seahawks wasn't validation for Geno Smith.

It was the first time since 1971 there had been that large of a time gap for a quarterback between opening week starts. It made for a nervy final few moments for Smith as he watched Denver try to rally. He finished 23 of 28 for 195 yards, but was 17 of 18 for 164 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. He added a 25-yard strike to Colby Parkinson in the second quarter that gave Seattle a 17-7 lead at the time. “He was so poised and so calm in this game. Smith threw a 38-yard touchdown to Will Dissly on Seattle’s first possession of the season.

Whether it's by injury, poor play or tumult surrounding him, the veteran quarterback has been dealt gut punches his entire NFL career. But one punch, one very, ...

Smith would suffer a torn ACL, and that would be the end of his Jets career. The next day, former Jets head coach and current Bills head coach picked up Enemkpali, in an underrated and hilarious element of the whole ordeal. Smith would stay on with the Jets the following season, again relieving Fitzpatrick and earning a start. Fitzpatrick would have the most prolific passing season for a Jets quarterback in franchise history. 11, 2015, Smith was (right) handed — literally, handed — a punch at the hands of Jets defensive end IK Enemkpali, opening the door for backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to take the job and run with it. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Smith had promised to pay back the $600 to Enemkpali, but apparently not quick enough for Enemkpali, who deposited a right hand on his jaw, instead.

The Seattle quarterback was all smiles after guiding Seattle to a thrilling 17-16 win over Denver.

Smith was the 39th overall pick by the Jets in 2013 and started for most of the next two seasons to subpar results. [Seahawks](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/seattle-seahawks)’ dramatic 17-16 win over the [Broncos](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/denver-broncos) on Monday night. Smith was sharp against Denver on Monday, completing 23 of 28 pass attempts for 195 yards and two scores. After the game, Smith was interviewed and asked about his journey to get to this point. The home crowd in Seattle was fired up all night for [the return of Russell Wilson](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/13/seahawks-crowd-reacts-to-russell-wilsons-mnf-return-video), who was making his Denver debut. “That’s the problem, I ain’t write back.

Hearing his name chanted as he left the field as a winner for the Seattle Seahawks wasn't validation for Geno Smith. It was gratification that eight years ...

It was the first time since 1971 there had been that large of a time gap for a quarterback between opening week starts. The moment came to him and he was ready for it.'' "He was so poised and so calm in this game. He finished 23 of 28 for 195 yards, but was 17 of 18 for 164 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. He added a 25-yard strike to Colby Parkinson in the second quarter that gave Seattle a 17-7 lead at the time. Smith threw a 38-yard touchdown to Will Dissly on Seattle's first possession of the season.

Geno Smith had this bar loaded up and ready to go on Tuesday pic.twitter.com/Fk1ZtUPVk2— GoJo Show (@GoJoShow) September 13, 2022 What an incredible game.

Geno!" The second half proved to be a lot tougher on the offense as a whole, but Smith still played a great game. Geno! Far from just "managing" Seahawks, avoiding risk. [September 13, 2022] At the end of the second quarter, he had a single incompletion and had already led the team on three scoring drives.