NFL World ‘Caught Off Guard’ by Seahawks Leader Geno Smith as He Overtakes Russell Wilson and Seals Seattle’s Playoff Berth in Stunning Fashion

When Russell Wilson left the Seattle Seahawks in the offseason, many predicted the franchise would struggle without their star QB.

But almost everyone forgot that Geno Smith was also in their ranks. Smith has played this season with a chip on his shoulder and taken off with the Seahawks. And his latest achievement has caught the NFL world off guard.

Smith has surpassed Wilson in an important aspect for the Seahawks this season. And while his predecessor bowed out of the season with the Denver Broncos, he has taken the Seahawks to the playoffs in style.

Geno Smith catches the NFL world off guard

Geno Smith took just one season under center to surpass Russell Wilson’s record of the most single season passing yards for the Seahawks.

And he is taking his team to the playoffs too, something Wilson could not achieve in his first season away from the franchise. Are the NFL teams keeping an eye on the soon-to-be free agent?

Smith’s achievement with the Seahawks has caught most of the NFL world off guard. Fans congratulated the QB on his achievement. And a section of them took the opportunity to send a message to Wilson.

Smith’s season has caught this fan off guard.

This fan imagines showing someone this record before the season started.

Another fan sends their congratulations to Smith in a unique style.

This fan has a message for the Geno Smith and Seahawks haters.

Another fan says they saw through Wilson when he was still at the Seahawks.

This fan has a heartwarming message for the Seahawks QB.

Wilson set the previous record back in the 2016 season with 4,219 passing yards. And Smith surpassed it against the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Los Angeles Rams. He has 4,282 passing yards in the current season. And he has also guided the team to an unlikely playoff spot.

Seattle doesn’t miss Russell Wilson 

It is safe to say that Seattle doesn’t really miss Russell Wilson anymore. Geno Smith has filled in the vacuum created by the departure of Wilson. And the playoff berth is one big testament to this fact.

The Seahawks did not have their fate in their own hands. They needed the Green Bay Packers to lose to the Detroit Lions to have any hope. But before that, they needed to win against the Rams to stay in the race. And Smith led them to an impressive victory.

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Smith threw 213 passing yards with one touchdown pass in the game. He led the team to a 19-16 win in OT. And when the Lions defeated the Packers, the Seahawks sneaked into the playoffs. A poetic end to the regular season for Smith, just like converting a fourth down.

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