Seahawks stars Geno Smith and Leonard Williams burn their former team; Seattle extends winning streak

Seahawks stars Geno Smith and Leonard Williams burn their former team; Seattle extends winning streak

Geno Smith and Leonard Williams were among the catalysts for the Seattle Seahawks’ victory over the New York Jets, as both had solid performances in what was a revenge game of sorts.

Both Smith and Williams played for the Jets at times during their careers.

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Geno Smith throws

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith plays against the New York Jets in the fourth quarter, December 1, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Smith was a second-round pick of the Jets in 2013. He played for them from 2013 to 2016 before parting ways with them and eventually landing with the Seahawks. Williams was with the Jets from 2015 until midway through the 2019 season, when he was traded to the New York Giants. He was traded to the Seahawks last season.

Smith had 206 passing yards and a touchdown pass, and Williams had two sacks and an interception returned 92 yards for a touchdown. Seattle won the game 26-21.

New York had a 21-7 lead in the second quarter when Aaron Rodgers’ pass ended up in the hands of Williams with about 7:39 left in the first half. It sparked the epic comeback.

Leonard Williams celebrates

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams reacts after sacking New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the fourth quarter, December 1, 2024, in East Rutherford, NJ (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Smith led the Seahawks on a nine-play, 71-yard drive that ended with an eight-yard touchdown run by Zach Charbonnet. Seattle was able to gain new down sets on fourth down thanks to two Jets penalties. Eventually they burned her for it.

Seattle’s defense came hard against the Jets’ offense in the second half. Seattle had a ton of special teams errors in the first half that helped the Jets gain an early advantage.

An early fumble on a kickoff led to a Jets touchdown and then Kene Nwangwu returned a kick 99 yards for a score.

Rodgers was 21 of 39 for 185 yards and two touchdown passes. Davante Adams and Isaiah Davis each had touchdown catches.

Aaron Rodgers screams

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts after rushing a pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter, December 1, 2024, in East Rutherford, NJ (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

The Seahawks are 7-5 this season and are on a three-game winning streak.

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New York fell to 3-9 this season.

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