Despite the playoffs being out of reach, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith has plenty to play for in the season finale.

Which, yes, means that in the shadows of Hollywood, Smith on Sunday could be referred to as having a chance to play the role of the $6 million man. The incentives are part of a three-year contract he signed in March 2023. That deal initially was reported to be worth up to $105 million over three years.

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The Seattle Seahawks are in full chase mode for a playoff berth, but Geno Smith is not the long-term answer at QB.

Smith is a hard-nosed, tough quarterback. If he’s medically cleared, there’s no doubt he’ll be campaigning to play versus the Vikings. With the postseason now at risk, the Seahawks need their starting QB now more than ever.

Geno Smith knows what is at stake entering the Seahawks' season finale, but he isn't going to chase incentives at the expense of his team winning.

Seattle won't make the playoffs for the second consecutive campaign, despite winning records in both 2023 and 2024. That argues for both benching quarterback Geno Smith this weekend and potentially moving on from him over the offseason.

It looks like we'll soon be wondering what Geno Smith might have been able to do with a good offensive line, as well.

Geno Smith has had quite the year for the Seattle Seahawks. He’s third in the league in passing yards per game, trailing only Joe Burrow and Jared Goff, and is one of just four starters in the NFL completing more than 70% of their passes, all while leading the Seahawks to a 5-1 record against NFC West competition to keep them in playoff contention.