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Seahawks: QB Geno Smith’s knee looks OK after hit

Mon Dec 16 10:44am ET
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith's knee looks like it's "structurally" OK after a low hit and awkward landing in Sunday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Smith's status for Week 16 is unclear until additional testing takes place.

Smith left in the third quarter of Seattle's 30-13 loss to the Packers and did not return.

"It was severe enough for him not to come back in the game. We'll do all the tests tomorrow and kind of figure it out as we go. But right now, structurally it looks like it's OK, but we've got to get it imaged and all that stuff," Macdonald said after the game.

Smith was hit in the right leg by Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper on a first down throw, knocking Smith back and causing his knee to hyperextend. No penalty was assessed because both of Smith's feet were in the air at the point of contact, according to a rules analyst.

Smith was able to limp off the field. He was replaced by Sam Howell, who went 5-for-14 for 24 yards and an interception.

Smith was 15 of 19 for 149 yards and an interception before leaving. Smith is completing 69.9 percent of his passes for 3,623 yards and 14 touchdowns against 13 INTs on the season.

The loss dropped Seattle out of a playoff spot at 8-6 with three games remaining, including one against now NFC West division leader Los Angeles Rams in Week 18. The Seahawks host the Minnesota Vikings (11-2) next week.

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Devaughn Vele Dec 16 9:50am CT
Devaughn Vele

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Javonte Williams Dec 16 9:40am CT
Javonte Williams

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams rushed six times for 15 yards and hauled in two of three targets for eight yards in the Broncos' 31-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Williams followed suit in a game where the Broncos offense could only put together 193 yards of total offense. The Bronco's running backs have been by committee for most of the season, and head coach Sean Peyton doesn't want to change that strategy. The silver lining for Williams is that Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (quad) left the game in the second half. If he were to miss any time, that could make this Broncos running back room smaller with just Williams and Audric Estime. Regardless, Williams has not been a reliable running back for fantasy managers in 2024. He is a touchdown-dependent RB3 heading into Week 16 versus the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football.

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Jake Elliott Dec 16 9:40am CT
Jake Elliott

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Jalen Hurts Dec 16 9:30am CT
Jalen Hurts

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Mark Andrews Dec 16 9:20am CT
Mark Andrews

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DeVonta Smith Dec 16 9:10am CT
DeVonta Smith

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Trey McBride Dec 16 9:10am CT
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Patrick Surtain II Dec 16 9:00am CT
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Jameson Williams Dec 16 9:00am CT
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Dre Greenlaw Dec 16 8:50am CT
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Michael Wilson Dec 16 8:50am CT
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Carlton Davis Dec 16 7:40am CT
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Dec 16 7:40am CT
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Jared Goff Dec 16 7:39am CT
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Patrick Surtain II Dec 16 7:39am CT
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