The Seattle Seahawks begin Quarterback Geno Smith entered Sunday's game against its NFC West rival, the San Francisco 49ers, with some demons to coach. Smith had a career record of 0-5 against the 49ers, including the postseason. Ahead of Sunday's showdown, the veteran signal-caller admitted it was a personal matter.
Sunday's game was a back-and-forth affair. At halftime, the 49ers had a 7-6 lead. After kicker Jake Moody extended that lead to 10-6 in the third quarter, Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III scored a one-yard rushing touchdown to give Seattle a 13-10 lead.
Hope was momentarily lost when 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings restored San Francisco's lead with a three-yard touchdown that was a great single shot. Seattle's next drive ended when backup ball carrier Zach Charbonnet was stuffed on a San Francisco rushing attempt on fourth-and-1 at the 37-yard line. Luckily for Smith and the offense, Mike Macdonald's defense made a quick and critical stop, limiting the ensuing possession to five plays and a quick 49ers punt.
Smith took possession of the ball with 2:38 left. He oversaw an 11-play drive that gained 83 yards and culminated in a 13-yard walk-off touchdown scramble. Smith converted two third-down attempts on the outstanding drive and completed two passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the clutch. The game-winning score came with 18 seconds left, leaving the 49ers with just 12 seconds left.
GENO!!!! TD !!
📺: on FOX
📱:
All told, Smith threw for 54 yards and rushed for another 29 yards to complete his 10th game-winning drive as Seattle's starting quarterback. It was a season-saving win for the Seahawks, who improved to 5-5. The Seahawks face off in a three-way battle with the Los Angeles Rams and 49ers for second place in the highly competitive NFC West.