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SEATTLE – The Seattle Seahawks now have more to worry about than a historically leaky defense and an early deficit in the NFC West standings. One of the few times in the last decade, Russell Wilson’s health is also an issue.
Wilson was knocked out in the 26-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night after injuring his middle finger on his throwing hand in the third quarter. He returned for a streak but was replaced by Geno Smith, who led a touchdown drive to give Seattle (2-3) hope, but then threw an interception to close the win for the Rams (4-1) to seal.
After the game, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll called the injury a “badly sprained finger” and said it was too early to schedule a return for Wilson. Carroll also said he didn’t know if Wilson needed an operation.
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“There’s a lot to be done to evaluate all of this,” said Carroll. “Russell is one of the greatest healers of all time and he will do everything possible to get back as soon as possible.”
The Seahawks say goodbye briefly before heading to Pittsburgh on October 17 to play the Steelers. Wilson hasn’t missed a game in his NFL career. He has made 149 starts in a row, the longest streak in an active quarterback.
Wilson was no longer available to the media after the game.
Smith replaced Wilson early in the fourth quarter, throwing a 23-yard touchdown pass at DK Metcalf to reduce Los Angeles’ lead to 16-14. Metcalf’s second TD of the night topped off a 10-game, 98-yard drive where Smith went 5 for 5, causing the crowd at Lumen Field to say, “GE-NO! GE-NO!”
Wilson struck his throwing hand against Aaron Donald’s arm with an incompleteness in the third quarter. The FOX broadcast later revealed that Wilson’s fingertip was bent down unnaturally. He was examined on the sidelines for several minutes by the Seahawks’ team doctor and members of their athletic training staff, who watched Wilson grab a soccer ball and then bandage his finger.
Wilson returned for the Seahawks’ next drive, throwing a short pass on a three-and-out. He was replaced by Smith when Seattle regained possession. After Smith’s touchdown pass to Metcalf, Wilson ran down the sideline to celebrate with his teammates and patted a player’s helmet with his left hand.
Carroll said “everyone was together” in the decision to put Smith in, adding that Wilson “knew his body” and knew he wouldn’t help them with an injured finger.
“He wasn’t able to hold the football as he needed to throw it because we wanted to throw the ball and we had to throw it all over the place. We didn’t know what it was going to be.” He was just unsure. … If he could, he would have done it. “
Wilson went 11 of 16 for 152 yards, a touchdown and an interception on a tipped throw. Smith went 10 of 17 for 131 yards and added 23 yards on three tries. His interception was on a throw for Tyler Lockett, who fell.
“Geno did a really, really good job, a lot of commander,” said Carroll. “We could do all kinds of things to him out there. He handled all the communication wonderfully and played really well. We had a chance to win a football game. With all of that, we had a chance to win the football game.” with the ball in our hands and a few minutes before the end. “
The Seahawks, who played without running back Chris Carson (neck) and tight end Gerald Everett (COVID-19 / Reserve), led 7-3 at halftime before the Rams opened the third quarter with consecutive touchdown drives. Los Angeles finished the game 476 yards overall, with 68 coming on a submissive pass from Matthew Stafford that DeSean Jackson caught between cornerback Sidney Jones and Safety Jamal Adams.
The Seahawks kept the Rams in third place, 2 out of 10, but only finished one sack and three official hits against Stafford.
According to ESPN Stats & Information research, Seattle has allowed more than 450 yards in four straight games, the longest streak in team history and the longest streak in NFL history.
“We have s — we have to fix it, and everyone knows it,” said security guard Quandre Diggs, who had his second interception in as many weeks. “At the end of the day you either do your job or you’re not ready for this atmosphere. It’s easy.”
Smith, 30, is in his third season with the Seahawks. During his first two, he had tried only five passes on mop-up duty. Smith’s touchdown pass was his first since 2017, the year he made his last start. According to ESPN Stats & Information, his 98-yard drive was the longest of his career and the Seahawks’ longest touchdown drive since week 17 of the 2018 season.
Smith made 29 starts in two seasons with the New York Jets after drafting him into the second round in 2013. He was asked what he would like to show the NFL when he gets a call in Pittsburgh next Sunday.
“I just want to win,” he said. “That’s all that matters. I just want to win.”
