Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter
Associated PressEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets’ future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm. “It’s the biggest game of the year because it’s the next game,” insisted Smith, who beat the Jets in 2022 in Seattle. “But obviously because I was drafted there, it’s going to be a narrative that’s built.” Smith, who also beat the Giants last year at MetLife Stadium, played for the Jets for parts of four seasons. “Yeah, tremendous respect for Geno and what he’s done because that’s not the typical story in this league,” Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said. “In the end, it comes down to guys being motivated individually and then just wanting to play for something bigger than themselves,” Rodgers said, “and hope we all do that.” Big-play Bryant Seahawks safety Coby Bryant was selected the NFC’s defensive player of the week for the first time after scoring on a 69-yard pick-6 last Sunday against Arizona.