Can a win over the 49ers boost Geno Smith's case to be Seahawks' long-term QB?

Seattle Seahawks host San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night at Lumen Field ( 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video) Geno Smith has yet to beat the 49ers since taking over Russell Wilson .

The Seahawks are 3 -2 in the NFC West but are dealing with inconsistent defense and overmatched offensive line.

Smith 's QBR of 61.9 since the start of the 2022 season ranks eighth among qualified QBs.

Quarterback Geno Smith 's agent reached out to Seahawks GM John Schneider this summer to inquire about a new deal.

Smith is set to make $25 million in 2025 , though that figure could increase by as much as $15 million via escalators.

Smith leads the league through five weeks with 1,182 passing yards , his 72.3% completion rate ranks second .

Quarterback Smith has rushed for 146 rushing yards -- seventh -most at the position -- and a touchdown on 20 attempts.

Smith ranks 11th in QBR ( 63.5 ) while playing behind an offensive line that sits third -worst in pass block win rate.

The Seahawks ' struggling defense remains far from full strength, with Uchenna Nwosu headed to injured reserve.