Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks received some good news a day after their disappointing loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Coach Mike Macdonald said on Monday that tests on Smith’s right knee showed no major injury and he was hopeful that the veteran quarterback would be ready for next weekend’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.
“We’re fortunate,” Macdonald said. “A lot of positive, optimistic signs coming out of the tests. Geno’s a beast, man. He’s in here working out in the morning, working through it. I know he’s still feeling it, but this guy is tough as nails and hopefully we’ll see him practice throughout the week, and optimistic that he’ll be ready for the game.”
If Smith is able to play, it would be another twist in an unpredictable season for the Seahawks, who entered Sunday night’s game on a four-game winning streak and in first place in the NFC West — only to lose 30-13 to the Packers.
Seattle now finds itself tied with the rising Los Angeles Rams at the top of the division. Even the Seahawks’ famous home crowd, the “12s,” took a hit, as Packers fans loudly cheered “Go Pack Go,” making Lumen Field feel more like Lambeau Field.
The Packers dominated the Seattle offensive line, sacking Smith and backup Sam Howell seven times, while their offense took advantage of a Seahawks defense that had been strong during the winning streak.
In addition to Smith, center Olu Oluwatimi was also hurt, making things even harder for Macdonald in the final three games.
“I thought just in general you’ve got to give Green Bay a lot of credit,” the first-year coach said. “I thought they outcoached us. We didn’t have a good enough plan in all three phases. I’m responsible for that, and frankly didn’t play good enough. Didn’t do the things we been doing that have won us games.”
