WATCH: Geno Smith Throws 71-Yard Touchdown Pass

Former West Virginia University quarterback Geno Smith connects with DK Metcalf for a 71-yard TD

Sep 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Lumen Field. / Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Seattle quarterback Geno Smith has his Seahawks up 17-3 at the end of the first quarter.

After throwing an interception deep in his own territory that led to a Miami field goal, Smith hit DK Metcalf for a 71-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the ensuing possession to put the Seahawks up by 14.

DK. 71. YARDS. pic.twitter.com/6uQblU6h22

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 22, 2024

Smith and Metcalf connected for a 22-yard toss and catch on the Seahawks’ first touchdown drive of the game to take a 10-0 lead.

The former West Virginia University football star was 6-8 for133 yards and the touchdown in the first quarter.

Smith came into the game with 498 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 73.9% of his passes.

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