The Seattle Seahawks were looking to take a late lead against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday evening, but an egregious errant throw from Geno Smith dramatically changed the game.
After scanning the field and failing to find an open man, Smith began to feel the pressure from the Rams' defense. Rather than take a sack, the Seahawks quarterback tossed up a prayer into the end zone, only for Kamren Kinchens to snag it out of the air.
Kinchens took it all the way back for an incredible 103-yard interception return, giving the Rams a 20–13 lead at a point where it looked more likely they'd be giving up the lead to Seattle. Kinchens's 103-yard defensive touchdown was the longest play of the NFL season.
ONE! HUNDRED! AND! THREE! YARDS TO THE HOUSE!
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 4, 2024
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It was certainly a questionable decision from Smith to throw the pass, with none of his receivers even close to where the ball ended up. NFL fans on social media were also bewildered by the throw from Smith.
Geno Smith finds the open man in the end zone to put the Rams ahead!pic.twitter.com/KcOkUH1Drp
— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) November 4, 2024
That's the worst play Geno has ever made as a Seahawk.
— Field Gulls (@FieldGulls) November 4, 2024
Oh no, Geno. That was brutal.
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) November 4, 2024
The worst play of Geno’s career as a Seahawk
— Cigar Thoughts 🎙🏈 (@CigarThoughts) November 4, 2024
That's nothing but an unmitigated disaster. 14-point swing with that interception.
— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) November 4, 2024
Can't throw that. No clue what Geno was thinking. But that's a killer mistake. Absolutely killer.
Geno Smith just threw one of the dumbest interceptions in the redzone. Can't do that
— Joel Moran (@joelvmoran) November 4, 2024
Geno Smith that’s TERRIBLE!!!
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) November 4, 2024
After the costly pick-six, Smith was granted another chance with great field position after the special teams unit blocked a punt. Unfortunately, his next throw wasn't a good one either, as he once again threw it into the hands of Kinchens for another interception.
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