Three and out: 3 takeaways from Seahawks kicking their way into the playoffs

Seahawks QB Geno Smith kept making mistakes

When Geno Smith was tabbed to be Seattle’s quarterback at the start of the season, it was due to his game-managing skills. He was tasked to keep turnovers to a minimum to get the Seahawks in games and not get blown away by their competition. For the most part, Geno has done admirably, but lately and towards the end of the season, Geno has made unfathomable mistakes that ended up costing the team early deficits.

This must-win game against the LA Rams was no different, Geno, on the Seahawks’ very first possession, threw the ball and had it intercepted by Rams’ cornerback Jalen Ramsey. That turnover proved to be costly, as the Rams were able to put three points on the board on their next possession. Those early turnovers by Geno simply cannot happen, especially if they want to be in a competitive game against a much superior opponent in the playoffs like the San Francisco 49ers.

Playing in a playoff game against a formidable team on their own turf will be a tough task, and turning the ball over early will not bode well for Geno and Seattle if they continue this trend. Let us hope Geno hands the ball over to Kenneth Walker on their first possession this week.