Geno Smith Delivers Game-Winning Touchdown Drive
After being shutout in the second and third quarter, and two interceptions by Geno Smith, the Seattle Seahawks produce a turnover and a game-winning drive in the final two minutes for a 24-20 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Smith and the Seahawks went 80 yards on eight plays and a touchdown on their opening drive of the game. Geno was 3-4 for 30 yards while receiver Jake Bobo ran it from three yards out to give Seattle the early 7-0 lead.
Oct 29, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at Lumen Field.
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Seattle extended its lead following a Brown turnover and taking over at the Cleveland 41-yard line. Smith hit Lockett for 17 yards, then Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 19 yards before avoiding the sack, scrambling to his left and finding Lockett in the back of the end zone for a 14-0 advantage.
The Seahawks settled for a field goal on its third possession of the game. Smith connected with DK Metcalf for 46 yards to put Seattle in position and Jason Myers hit the 32-yard field goal.
After leading 17-14 at halftime, the Seahawks were held scoreless for 44 minutes until Smith orchestrated a five-play 57-yard game-winning touchdown drive, capped off with a nine-yard quick pass to Smith-Njigba and he tipped toed down the sideline for the touchdown and a 24-20 lead with 38 seconds remaining.
Smith finished the day going 23-37 for 254 yards and two touchdowns.
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