Coach Mike Macdonald stated Monday that exams on Smith’s proper knee didn’t reveal any main harm, including that he was hopeful in regards to the veteran quarterback’s availability for subsequent weekend’s sport towards the visiting Minnesota Vikings.
“We’re fortunate,” Macdonald stated. “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 ready to play, it might be the newest reversal in an up-and-down season for the Seahawks, who entered Sunday evening’s sport on a four-game successful streak and alone in first place within the NFC West — solely to lose 30-13 to the Packers.
Seattle dropped right into a tie with the surging Los Angeles Rams atop the division. Even the famed “12s” of the Seahawks’ residence crowd took a success to their repute, with Packers followers chanting “Go Pack Go” and making Lumen Subject sound extra like Lambeau Subject.
The Packers battered the Seattle offensive line, sacking Smith and backup Sam Howell seven occasions, whereas the Inexperienced Bay offense exploited a Seahawks protection that had excelled in the course of the successful streak.
Along with Smith, heart Olu Oluwatimi was harm, additional complicating the duty for Macdonald over the ultimate three video games.
“I thought just in general you’ve got to give Green Bay a lot of credit,” the first-year coach stated. “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.”
What’s working
The kicking sport. Michael Dickson had six punts for a median of 46.5 yards, and Jason Myers made subject objectives of 48 and 45 yards.
What wants assist
The harm to Oluwatimi, who was changed by rookie Jalen Sundell, contributed to an terrible sport for the Seahawks’ offensive line. Along with the seven sacks, Inexperienced Bay had 12 quarterback hits and 10 tackles for loss. The Packers additionally held Seattle’s working sport in examine every week after Zach Charbonnet ran for a season-high 134 yards.
Refill
Charbonnet had a 24-yard landing run within the fourth quarter and completed with 54 yards on eight carries. He has carried out nicely instead of the injured Kenneth Walker III.
Inventory down
Howell struggled in his first prolonged motion for the Seahawks, going 5 of 14 for simply 24 yards whereas throwing a fourth-quarter interception that arrange a game-sealing landing for the Packers.
His efficiency ought to quiet followers who’ve expressed frustration with Smith, who has thrown 13 interceptions this season.
“I think at the end of the day I’ve got to be better,” Howell stated. “I think my job is to be ready to go in there and play well and help this team win, and I didn’t do that today. I’ve just got to be better, watch the film, learn from it.”
Accidents
Smith left the sport halfway by the third quarter after getting hit within the legs by Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper. … Oluwatimi (quad, knee) is everyday.
Key numbers
7, 0 — The Packers’ seven sacks included 4 towards Howell and three towards Smith. The Seahawks, in the meantime, put little stress on Jordan Love and got here away with zero sacks.
Up subsequent
One other powerful NFC North opponent within the Vikings. The Seahawks have already misplaced to the Packers and Lions.