The Seattle Seahawks recently encountered the big blow of their last encounter versus the Green Bay Packers-losing not only the encounter, but also one player who left them severely dished a knee injury; in question of course is Geno Smith, who incurred an injury during the second half. Now left in the hands of deep worry was it that Geno may take the rest of the season sitting cold by the sidelines.
Smith was injured on a scramble for yardage when he was tackled awkwardly. He tried at first to shake off the pain, but it was easy to see that he had difficulty putting weight on his leg. The medical staff took care of him quickly on the sideline before walking him into the locker room for further assessment. Following the game, the Seahawks head coach, Pete Carroll, confirmed that Smith had a knee injury, and the extent is still unknown.
Backup quarterback Drew Lock played out the game, but the Seahawks offense could not recover to regain the momentum. Still, the team lost to the Packers 27-17. The loss not only added to Seattle’s woes in the standings but also raised questions on how the team will move forward without their starting signal-caller, should Smith’s injury prove serious.
This has been a season of reliability from Smith for the Seahawks, with all the poise and leadership he has shown since stepping in as the starting quarterback. His game management and ability to deliver clutch performances are part of what makes Seattle a very competitive team; losing him for any substantial amount of time could be a major setback in trying to make the playoffs.
For the Packers, that was a much-needed victory while they were still in their fight for a playoff spot. Quarterback Jordan Love starred in the game by posting over 250 yards through the air and two touchdowns. While the Packers are smiling with their win, the mood of the Seahawks is somber as they have to now regroup in uncertainness.
The Seahawk’s medical staff is likely to release news about Smith’s status over the next few days. In the meantime, the supporters and analysts will eagerly anticipate updates as the future of their team could be at stake depending on his medical evaluation. In the meantime, Seattle needs to adjust its game plan and rely more on its depth in such a competitive NFC.
With Smith coming off the recovery process, eyes will be on how good a team the Seahawks can be with the absent leader under center. The team will have to test its resilience and depth in terms of staying alive in the playoff races.