Seattle quarterback Geno Smith is usually quick to take the blame if something doesn't go right even if he’s not completely at fault. That was the case again Sunday after the Seahawks' frustrating 17-13 loss at Cincinnati where Smith had far from his best game.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals’ Logan Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Cincinnati. Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Cincinnati. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals’ Logan Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct.
Despite throwing for 323 yards, Smith tossed two interceptions, missed a couple of big play opportunities and at times appeared hesitant to throw. He also took a costly sack in the fourth quarter that turned first-and-goal at the Cincinnati 7 into second-and-goal at the 19, one of four trips to the red zone where Seattle failed to come away with points and ultimately proved the difference.
“We had so many ways to win in that football game and so many ways to score and opportunities that got squandered,” Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. “But there was just a lot of positives moving forward.”Seattle defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt deserves recognition for the adjustments made in the second half that stifled Cincinnati’s offense. The Bengals were held to three points, 52 total yards and four first downs in the second half by Seattle.
The focus this offseason was on improving the run defense and Seattle certainly has done that. The Bengals rushed for 46 yards and averaged 3.1 yards per rush. But the overall performance has to be an encouraging sign moving forward.The offensive line was a mess in the second half and led to some of the problems Smith faced. Smith had been hit a total of 12 times during Seattle’s three-game win streak. He was hit 13 times by the Bengals.
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