Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith took a low hit from a Packers defender on Sunday night. Even though no flag was thrown, Smith suffered a knee injury.
Asked about the play that caused the injury, Smith told reporters this on Thursday, “There is a lot to be thought of. Honestly, they didn’t call a flag so I’m not complaining. It is what it is.”
As NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay said during the broadcast, one or both feet must be on the ground to trigger a foul. Smith was jumping as he was hit.
It seems that the injury had less to do with the hit and more to do with the effort to avoid the hit.
Regardless, Smith has fully participated in practice, both on Wednesday and Thursday. He said Thursday that he expects to play, even if he’s not 100 percent.
“Yeah, a lot of guys are less than 100 percent,” he said. “I’ve been that way pretty much the majority of the season. That’s just the way the NFL goes. But no excuses. Got to go out there and perform.”
The Seahawks need it. They’re tied with the Rams atop the NFC West. And the Rams have a better draw this week; they play the 4-10 Jets. The Seahawks host the 12-2 Vikings.
