In every week through which the worst case state of affairs of on-field outcomes occurred for the Seattle Seahawks, it appears as if the very best case state of affairs has come out of quarterback Geno Smith’s knee damage.
Having left Sunday night time’s lopsided loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers with a knee damage early within the third quarter, there was particular concern that Smith would miss time in the course of Seattle’s push for the NFC West title. Primarily based on what Mike Macdonald informed reporters at Monday’s press convention, the outcomes are promising for Smith’s availability for Week 16 towards the Minnesota Vikings.
“We’re lucky. So quite a lot of optimistic, optimistic indicators popping out of the exams,” Macdonald mentioned.
“Geno’s a beast, man,” he added. “He was in right here understanding within the morning, working by way of it. I do know he’s nonetheless feeling it, however this man’s robust as nails. Hopefully we’ll see him observe all through the week, and optimistic of him being prepared for the sport.”
Macdonald added that he’s “optimistic” that he’ll get a lot of the snaps. He didn’t specify the kind of damage Smith suffered when requested if it was a sprain, however did reiterate that his proper knee continues to be structurally good. I’m not a physician nor have I ever performed the board sport “Operation,” so I can’t speculate.
Smith was 15/19 for 147 yards and a expensive pink zone interception towards the Packers. His backup, Sam Howell, was 5/14 for twenty-four yards and an interception in his absence.
The Minnesota Vikings boast the top-ranked protection by DVOA and rank second in takeaways, so that is one other brutal matchup for Seattle’s seemingly overmatched offense no matter who the quarterback is. Even a lower than 100% Smith nonetheless theoretically provides the Seahawks the very best probability to win, and win they have to.
