When it comes to volume statistics, Geno Smith's performance in Sunday's win over the 49ers doesn't jump off the stat sheet.
In a season in which he has thrown for more than 300 yards four times, Smith's 221 yards were his fourth-lowest total of the season, and he did not throw a touchdown pass for the first time in 2024. But a deeper look at the numbers shows that Smith still had a fantastic game despite those modest numbers, helping lead the Seahawks to a 20-17 win over the 49ers.
Smith completed 25 of 32 attempts—including 7 of 8 on the game-winning drive—giving him a season-best 78.1 percent completion percentage. But as NFL Next Gen Stats illustrates, he was even better than that number might indicate.
According to Next Gen Stats, Smith had a +16.3 percent completion percentage over expected (CPOE), Smith's highest since he had a +16.4 percent CPOE in last season's Week 2 win in Detroit. Smith was particularly sharp on short and intermediate passes, completing all 19 pass attempts of under 10 air yards for 121 yards and a +26.3 CPOE. On passes over 10 air yards, Smith was 6 for 12 for 100 yards and an interception.
"He was dynamite," Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said after the game. "We talked about, after the pick, just sticking with it, we talk about clearing the next room, just go clear the next room and rock and roll. After he threw the pick, we got the stop on defense, forced a field goal, and we went right back down and scored the touchdown."
Adding to his standout performance, Smith had 29 yards on two scrambles on Seattle's game-winning drive, including the 13-yard game-winning touchdown, which was his second scramble touchdown of the season along with his 34-yard touchdown run against the Broncos in Week 1.
The Seahawks defeated the division rival San Francisco 49ers 20-17 at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Check out some of the best post game celebration scenes from their Week 11 victory.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and guard Laken Tomlinson (70) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) and wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and center Olu Oluwatimi (51) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (97) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (51) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) and cornerback Josh Jobe (29) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) and head coach Mike Macdonald celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (97) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (51) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald celebrated the Seahawks' win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
