Seahawks' Geno Smith Likely to Recover in Time for 49ers Game Despite Elbow Injury

Coach Pete Carroll remains optimistic about Smith's recovery, while the status of running back Kenneth Walker III remains uncertain.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith suffered a contusion to the tendon where the triceps meets the elbow during the team's 17-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Despite the injury, Smith managed to return for the final drive of the game, completing 3 of 5 passes to get into field-goal range.
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is optimistic that Smith will recover in time for the upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday.
The Seahawks also lost starting running back Kenneth Walker III to an oblique injury in the first quarter, and his status for Thursday's game is also undecided.
The Seahawks' loss to the Rams was also marked by a high number of penalties, with the team flagged for 12 penalties totaling 130 yards.