Revenge on Russ

09/13/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Seahawks Hold Off Russell Wilson & Broncos on MNF After Missed Field Goal (17-16)

The first Monday Night Football game of 2022 brought a doozy of a storyline as Russell Wilson returned to Seattle as a member of the Denver Broncos. Surprisingly, it was Geno Smith who stole the show in his Seahawks starting debut. Smith completed his first 13 passes as he led the ‘Hawks to a 10-3 lead. Seattle led 17-13 at the half before a touchdown-less second half ensued. Wilson and the Broncos offense racked up a lot of yards, but two lost fumbles in the red zone were costly. Russ and company got the ball back late to set up a last-ditch field goal attempt. Brandon McManus’ 64-yarder missed left by about a yard. Seattle gets revenge on Russ.

 

QB Comparison

R. Wilson (DEN): 29/42, 340 yards, 1 TD

G. Smith (SEA): 23/28, 195 yards, 2 TDs

 

Other Stats

RB M. Gordon (DEN): 14 touches, 72 yards

RB R. Penny (SEA): 14 touches, 67 yards

WR J. Jeudy (DEN): 4 receptions, 102 yards, 1 TD

 

Watch: Seahawks Hold Off Broncos on MNF (17-16)

 

Additional Storylines

CBS Sports: Geno Smith Tops Russell Wilson in Return to Seattle

Yahoo! Sports: Seahawks Safety Jamal Adams Carted Off Field With Quad Injury

 

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