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Geno Smith’s reaction to Aaron Donald goes viral

Rams' Aaron Donald charging at Seahawks' Geno Smith

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith — like every other human on this planet — is terrified at the prospect of getting tackled by Aaron Donald.

Smith stands at 6’3″ and weighs 221 pounds. He’s not a small man by any standard. But Donald is 60 pounds heavier and was charging right at Smith during the Seahawks’ 30-13 loss against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Smith, who was mic’d up for the contest, produced a viral moment when he saw Donald rumbling towards him on the Lumen Field turf in Seattle, Wash.

“Oh my god!” exclaimed Smith.

Facing 3rd-and-4 late in the second quarter, Smith and the Seahawks had a chance to extend their 10-7 lead with a touchdown drive before halftime. Instead, Donald forced Smith to get rid of the football to avoid the sack. Seattle settled for a field goal. The three points turned out to be the Seahawks’ last score for the rest of the game.

The Rams outscored the Seahawks 23-0 during the second half. Coincidentally or not, the turning point appeared to be the Seahawks’ failed 3rd-down conversion forced by Donald.

Donald is considered by many to be the greatest defender of his generation. It’s no surprise to see the 32-year-old apply game-changing pressures like he did against Smith.

The 3-time Defensive Player of the Year finished with half a sack and 1 QB hit in the Rams’ win against the Seahawks.

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