(Video) ‘Upset’ Geno Smith whacks himself in the head with tablet before smashing it on the ground following his untimely interception against 49ers
Geno Smith threw two interceptions, while throwing 30-of-52 for 312 yards, amid the divisional matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Geno Smith smashing the Microsoft Surface tablet. (Image via Instagram/Imago)
The Seattle Seahawks have long forgone their winning start after they suffered their straight loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Seahawks, who started the season 3-0, have fallen to second in the division with a 3-3 record through six games.
The Seattle Seahawks marched into the game as clear winners despite a losing streak, considering the 49ers’ fortune. The 49ers lost to the Arizona Cardinals, fueling it’s time to panic mode rumors. However, the game favored the 49ers who maintained the lead throughout the play, culminating in a 24-36 win at Lumen Field.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith had a rough outing, tossing two interceptions and completing only 30 of 52 passes in the loss. As fourth quarter rolled in, the Seattle side started feeling the heat as Smith threw a costly interception.
In the last quarter, the Seahawks were down 24-17 and pinned at their own 13-yard line. Smith took the snap stepping up in the pocket and aimed a pass for DK Metcalf. However, the 49ers rookie cornerback Renardo Green read the play perfectly, stepping in front of the receiver to claim the interception. The 49ers took the chance and extended the lead utilizing the possession.
Post the interception, Smith visibly expressed his frustration after re-watching the play. At least, that’s the assumption, as the Prime Video broadcast caught him hammering his Microsoft Surface against his head. He even tossed it in Tom Brady style.
Geno Smith whacking himself in the skull with the tablet pic.twitter.com/D6NnXSwq7L
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Geno Smith admits bad play while shrugging off the interception
The must-win attitude of the San Francisco 49ers worked out as Geno Smith and the Seahawks lost their third game in 11 days. The Monday-Sunday-Thursday gauntlet proved to be way more daunting than they expected.
There were clear issues with the Seahawks offense and their run game. QB Geno Smith had some colorful words for them amid the match itself. The QB, nevertheless, admitted his fault regarding the interceptions to media after the match. He also asked the reporter to see the film, when asked about the underthrown pass in first half.
It was an interception, man. We all saw it. Bad play by me… Watch the film, man. Watch the film, you’ll see it.
Geno Smith said
In addition to the interception by Green in the last quarter, Smith recorded another interception early in the game. The QB marked his first interception of the game, fifth of the season, which ended Seattle’s first possession.
Instead of the Seahawks taking an early lead, their defense allowed the 49ers to drive 90 yards in 13 plays for a field goal to open the scoring.
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