Is Geno Smith playing tonight? Seahawks QB's status revealed for Week 17 TNF showdown against Bears

Geno Smith has been the talk of the town for the Seattle Seahawks ahead of their Week 17 game against the Chicago Bears. The quarterback has put Seattle on the brink of reaching the playoffs and fans want to know whether he will play in the Thursday Night Football matchup.

Is Seahawks QB Geno Smith playing tonight vs. Bears?

Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith - Source: Imagn

Barring any late injury or setback, Geno Smith will play against the Bears. The Seahawks QB is listed as active and is expected to lead his team's offense in the Week 17 game.

Smith was also not part of the injury report during the week. He was a full participant in practice on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. All signs point toward Smith playing on Thursday.

The New York Jets drafted Smith in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft. He spent five seasons with the Jets before having one-year stints with the New York Giants and the LA Chargers. He signed with the Seahawks in 2019 and has earned two Pro Bowl honors in the past two seasons.

How has Seahawks QB Geno Smith performed this season?

Smith is having another strong season but has thrown too many interceptions for the Seahawks fans' liking. The QB has completed 370 of 528 passes for 3,937 yards with 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He has also contributed 239 yards and two TDs on 48 carries across 15 games.

Smith has led the Seahawks to an 8-7 record, but they have lost their last two games. He will aim to boost his team's chances of making the playoffs when they visit Chicago in Week 17.

Here's a look at the TV schedule and live stream details for the Seahawks-Bears Week 17 Thursday Night Football game, where you can catch Smith in action.

• Date: Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
• TV channel: N/A
• Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
• Venue: Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois