Get 2020 NFL season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the Seattle Seahawks quarterback. Now that he's healthy and fellow backup Paxton Lynch is dealing with a head injury, it will be Smith and J.T. Week 4 will likely be the deciding factor as to who will earn the starting gig, but at least for now, Smith appears to have the upper hand.Russell Wilson hasn't missed a game since entering the league in 2012, and he continued that trend in 2019. Smith has appeared in 10 games and passed for 611 yards, four touchdowns and two picks over the last four seasons. He'll dress as the backup to Russell Wilson in Sunday's season opener versus the Bengals after beating out Paxton Lynch for the No. Smith last started a game in 2017 for the Giants. The team will have the knee looked at, but assuming the injury isn't serious, Smith is the strong favorite to begin the season as Russell Wilson's primary backup.Smith had a cyst in his knee removed last week that had forced him to miss time. Barrett likely will not get the opportunity to play.Smith played for the Giants in 2017, starting one game and completing 21-of-34 pass attempts for 212 yards and a touchdown. Given the success of Philip Rivers thus far (1,702 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, three interceptions), it would be stunning to see Smith earn significant playing time other than due to a major injury to the team's franchise quarterback.The news comes as a bit of a surprise, as Seattle released third-string quarterback Paxton Lynch on Friday, supposedly leaving Smith as the backup behind Russell Wilson. He's once again positioned as Russell Wilson's backup, with no other quarterbacks on the roster as of Sunday afternoon.Smith was examined by team trainers immediately after suffering the injury, though he was spotted on the sideline shortly after with his helmet on, likely indicating that he's OK.The 2013 second-round pick completed four of his six attempts for 16 yards in Thursday's 23-21 preseason win over the 49ers; hardly eye-popping totals, but the performance was evidently enough to solidify Smith's position as the No. The 28-year-old started in 29 games and threw for 5,571 yards, 25 touchdowns and 34 interceptions for the Jets in 2013 and 2014. That left Smith on the sidelines for the full season. Geno Smith NFL Stats; More Geno Smith Pages. The veteran performed well after missing last week's game following a cyst removal from his knee, and he made a direct contribution on the scoreboard with an eight-yard scoring scamper to cap off a 13-play, 69-yard drive in the third quarter. Explore all {Team} NFL player stats - including passing, rushing, receiving, tackles, and more! The 29-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent in March.Smith has spent time with the Jets, Giants and Chargers since being drafted in the second round back in 2013, but he hasn't been pressed into meaningful extended action since his failed stint as the Jets' starter in 2014. Latest on Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 2012; 2011; 2010; 2009; Career; Geno Smith NFL Stats; Output includes regular season games from 2000 to 2019 and bowl games from 2002 to 2019. STD PTS calculated as: Pass TD (4), Pass Yards (1 pt per 25 yds), Interceptions (-2), Fumbles Lost (-2), Run TD(6), Rush Yards (1 pt per 10 yds) Wk Opp Snp % Cmp Att Cmp % Pass Yds YP/ Cmp YP/ Att Pass TD Int Rush Tm % Rush Rush Yds Rush Avg Rush TD Rush RZ RZ Rush Tm % Rush Long Fum Lost STD Pos Rank PPR … The 28-year-old comes to Seattle as high-profile candidate for the backup job to Russell Wilson, with Paxton Lynch looming as Smith's top competition for the gig.Smith is battling Cardale Jones for the backup job to Philip Rivers. He should presumably return to that role, though undrafted rookie Anthony Gordon may also get a look in training camp.Smith had a strong preseason and has finally moved past a nagging knee injury. 2 role. Beyond Wilson, the only other quarterbacks on the Seahawks' roster are 2016 first-round bust Paxton Lynch and undrafted rookie Taryn Christion.Smith rejoins the team that employed him as a backup last season, though the assignment resulted in no snaps during the 2019 regular season. While Smith was more impressive, he faced the second- and third-string defenses. Jones got the start with Rivers sitting out.