Geno Smith Now Considered A Long Shot To Play Tonight
The talk in Philly about Monday Night’s game has been dominated by Eagles injury news, Jalen Hurts illness, and a surprise change at Defensive Coordinator. But while the Eagles meltdown, things are not exactly rosy with the Seahawks either. They have yet to rule any player out, but the news for Geno Smith is not great. Ian Rapoport joined Good Morning Football earlier today and said Geno is a “longshot” to play in this game.
From @GMFB: The #Ravens lost RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) for the season; #Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence is in the protocol; #Seahawks QB Geno Smith (groin) has an uphill battle to play; #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is sick. pic.twitter.com/F9NdRwPGWg
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 18, 2023
A year removed from his career season, Geno Smith has taken a significant step back. Injuries have plagued his season. Even when healthy, he was not exactly lighting things up. He is in the bottom half of the league in Yards, TDs, and QBR. And it has played into why the Seahawks have lost their last 4 games to fall to 6-7.
Drew Lock played last week against the Niners and looked… fine. He didn’t light the world on fire, but he started for the first time all season and had them in the game vs the Niners longer than most teams have managed to stick around. It wound up being a rout, but he threw for 269 yards, and 2 TDs, albeit with two interceptions. His career has struggled to get off the ground since he was drafted by the Broncos in 2019. But is not incapable of putting together a good game. And the Eagles have struggled to stop pretty much anyone this season.
Jamal Adams and Devon Witherspoon are also questionable for the Seahawks. But we already know the Eagles will be without Darius Slay, Zach Cunningham, and Cam Jurgens. Add that on top of having a new defensive play caller, and Jalen Hurts being hampered by an illness, and the Eagles are in a tough spot. The Eagles expect Hurts to play, but we will have to wait and see how effective he can be.
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Philadelphia Eagles Projected 2023 Week 15 Starters
Jalen Hurts
Quarterback, #1
Oklahoma University/University of Alabama
4th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (53rd overall) in 2020D'Andre Swift
Running Back, #0
University of Georgia
4th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Detroit Lions (April 2023)A.J. Brown
Wide Receiver, #11
Ole Miss
5th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Tennessee Titans (April 2022)DeVonta Smith
Wide Receiver, #6
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (10th overall) in 2021Quez Watkins
Wide Receiver, #16
Southern Miss
4th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (200th overall) in 2020Dallas Goedert
Tight End, #88
South Dakota St.
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (48th overall) in 2018Jordan Mailata
Left Tackle, #68
Jeff Stoutland University
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 7th Round (233rd overall) in 2018Landon Dickerson
Left Guard, #69
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (37th overall) in 2021Jason Kelce
Center, #62
University of Cincinnati
13th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (191st overall) in 2011Sua Opeta
Right Guard, #78
Weber State University
4th NFL Season, Signed Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (November 2019)Lane Johnson
Left Tackle, #69
Oklahoma University
11th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (4th overall) in 2013Josh Sweat
Defensive End, #94
Florida State
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 4th Round (130th overall) in 2018Fletcher Cox
Defensive Tackle, #91
Mississippi State
12th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (12th overall) in 2012Jordan Davis
Defensive Tackle, #90
University of Georgia
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2022Haason Reddick
Edge Rusher/Linebacker, #7
Temple University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2022)Nicolas Morrow
Linebacker, #41
Greensville University
6th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)Shaquille Leonard
Linebacker, #50
South Carolina St.
6th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (December 2023)Kelee Ringo
Cornerback, #22
University of Georgia
1st NFL Season, Drafted in 4th Round (105th Overall) in 2023James Bradberry
Cornerback, #24
University of Arkansas/Samford University
8th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (May 2022)Bradley Roby
Cornerback, #33
Ohio State University
10th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (October 2023)Kevin Byard
Safety, #31
Middle Tennessee State
8th NFL Season, Acquired in trade from Tennessee Titans (October 2023)Reed Blankenship
Safety, #32
Middle Tennessee State
2nd NFL Season- Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (May 2022)
