Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith faced a tough birthday during a game against the San Francisco 49ers, where his performance drew significant attention.
The night started off poorly for Smith, who threw an interception on the Seahawks’ opening drive. As the game went on, his frustration grew, later captured on camera as he banged his head against a Microsoft tablet following his second interception in the fourth quarter.
This turnover led directly to a touchdown for the 49ers, placing the Seahawks in a 29-17 deficit with just over six minutes left in the game.
Tensions escalated during the final drive when Smith reacted angrily after a short pass to tight end Noah Fant. With no timeouts left, Fant failed to run out of bounds, costing the team valuable seconds. Smith struggled to stop the clock quickly enough, taking nearly 15 seconds to spike the ball and leaving only 20 seconds remaining. His frustration boiled over as he shouted at his teammates, saying, “What the F— are you all doing?”
The response from NFL fans on social media was immediate, with many questioning Smith’s leadership in light of his performance. Criticism varied from pointed remarks to comments suggesting he shouldn’t call out others after his inconsistent track record.
One frustrated fan tweeted, “What you doing bro throwing the ball to the other team?” Another added, “It’s more like what are you doing, Geno.”
Ultimately, the Seahawks lost to the 49ers, 36-24, marking their third straight defeat after a promising start of three wins. Smith and his teammates will look to bounce back as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7, facing challenges following a crucial divisional loss that could have playoff ramifications later in the season.