Geno Smith candidly addressed the Seattle Seahawks’ recent struggles following their tough loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Despite a spirited comeback that saw them briefly take the lead late in the fourth quarter with an AJ Barner touchdown catch, the game ended in heartbreak for Seattle. A late interception by Vikings defensive back Theo Jackson sealed the win for Minnesota, dropping the Seahawks to an 8-7 record for the season.
The defeat has put the Seahawks in a precarious playoff position. They no longer control their own destiny and must rely on external results to keep their postseason hopes alive. To make the playoffs, Seattle must defeat the Chicago Bears in their next game while hoping the Arizona Cardinals overcome the Los Angeles Rams.
After the game, Smith reflected on the team’s struggles and took personal responsibility for their shortcomings. He pointed to a critical sequence late in the game when the Seahawks reached midfield but failed to advance further into scoring territory. The drive culminated in a missed 60-yard field goal attempt.
“We’ve got to put ourselves in a better position than fourth-and-15. We got to the logo, didn’t get it across the 50, and didn’t give ourselves a better shot. Anything you see that goes wrong, put it on me,” Smith said, according to The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar. “Anything that doesn’t look right, put it on me.”
Despite the setback, the Seahawks remain determined to focus on what lies ahead. Head coach Mike Macdonald emphasized the importance of staying resilient, even with their fate out of their hands. “Our destiny is not in our hands right now, which is tough,” Macdonald acknowledged. “But we still have a ton of football to play for. A break here or there, we’re right back in it and rolling.”
With two games left, Seattle’s focus shifts to defeating the Bears in Week 17, a critical step in keeping their playoff hopes alive. While their path to the postseason is uncertain, the team remains committed to controlling what they can and fighting for their chances. Fans will be watching closely to see if the Seahawks can rise to the occasion and extend their season.
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