Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Geno Smith entered Sunday’s game against his NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers with some Demons for practice. Smith had an 0-5 career record against the 49ers, including the postseason. Ahead of Sunday’s showdown, the veteran signal caller admitted it was personal.

Sunday’s game was a back-and-forth affair. The 49ers had a 7-6 lead at halftime. After kicker Jake Moody extended that advantage to 10-6 in the third quarter, Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III scored a one-yard rushing touchdown to give Seattle a 13-10 lead.

Hope was briefly lost when 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings restored San Francisco’s lead on a three-yard touchdown with a great individual effort. Seattle’s next drive ended when backup ball carrier Zach Charbonnet was stuffed on a fourth-and-1 rushing attempt at the San Francisco 37-yard line. Fortunately for Smith and the offense, Mike Macdonald’s defense came up with a quick and critical stop, limiting the ensuing possession to five plays and a quick 49ers punt.

Smith took over possession with 2:38 remaining. He oversaw an 11-play drive that gained 83 yards, culminating in a walking 13-yard touchdown scramble. Smith converted two third-down attempts on the excellent drive and completed a pair of passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the clutch. The winning score came with 18 seconds left, leaving the 49ers with just 12 seconds remaining.

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Overall, Smith threw for 54 yards and rushed for another 29 yards to complete his 10th game-winning drive as Seattle’s starting quarterback. It was a season-saving win for the Seahawks, who improved to 5-5. The Seahawks are tied at three points with the Los Angeles Rams and 49ers for second place in the always competitive NFC West.

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