NFL: Decoding the crunch stats of quarterback Geno Smith
Geno Smith the quarterback for Seattle Seahawks is currently leading the NFL in passing yards this season after four weeks of the season. His impressive performance has sparked conversations about his growth and development as a player, especially after a standout game against the New York Giants. The Seahawks won the game 3-24 extending their season record to 3-1. We decode Smith's career stats.
Smith's 2023 season highlights and 2024 season so far
In the 2023 season, Smith completed 323 passes for 3,624 yards, in 15 games earning him a passer rating of 92.1 and a pass completion percentage of 64.7. So far in 2024, he has thrown 115 passes for 1,182 yards and four touchdowns over four games, averaging 7.4 and 295.5 yards per game this season. He also owns one rushing TD this season.
Smith's career stats (regular and postseason) and his achievements
Smith's career stats feature 1,429 completions on 2,236 attempts, totaling 16,005 yards, 88 touchdowns, and a 63.9% completion rate over 81 regular-season games. In the postseason, he has played one game, completing 25 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns, with a passer rating of 98.9. His accolades include NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2022) and two Pro Bowl selections (2022, 2023).
QB's past injuries and initial season's struggles
Smith faced multiple injuries early in his career, including a torn ACL in 2016 and various preseason injuries in 2015 that limited his playtime. In his second season with the New York Jets, he played 14 games, throwing 219 passes for 2,525 yards before being benched. Additionally, a broken jaw in 2015 sidelined him for 6-10 weeks, resulting in just one game he played.
