Geno Smith has exceeded all reasonable expectations as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback this season. The Jets acquired Smith, 36, from the Las Vegas Raiders in March in exchange for a late-round pick, and he immediately brought stability to the QB position this year. Smith has thrown 12 touchdowns to three interceptions, and has surpassed 2,000 yards this season.
Regardless of Smith’s performance, the Jets aren’t great. The Kansas City Chiefs beat New York 35-12 to fall to 2-7 on the year. The Chiefs remain the underdogs in the AFC, but it was an improbable game from Smith that was a game to remember.
Jets running back Brelon Allen fumbled on the first play of the drive in the second quarter. Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton looked like he had daylight in front of him until he recovered the ball and was picked off by Geno Smith. That’s right: The Jets quarterback put Bolton in his tracks with a hit stick for the ages. Watch the game here:
Here’s another look at Smith’s hit:
I really can’t stop laughing. That’s a big deal for Geno Smith, let alone Brian Urlacher or Ray Lewis (/see notes). It was as if he took his frustrations out on this entire Jets season and channeled it into a brutal solution.
