With quarterback Russell Wilson still out with his finger injury, the fate of the Seattle Seahawks falls on the shoulders of Geno Smith.

Smith is no stranger to starting. He's been QB1 31 times in his career, which accounts for nearly 75% of his games played. But it's clearly been a while since his last start, and even longer since he was an actual full-time starter.

But the Seahawks backup shrugged off any worries of rust or ill-preparation.

Via NFL Network:

“Nah man, I'm fresh,” Smith said. “I feel like I'm 21 years old. I'm ready!”

Smith reiterates that he's started a handful of preseason games and has mentally prepared as if he was a starter. Keeping that mindset has enabled him to be more ready to take on the temporary starter mantle for the Seahawks.

“First and foremost, my first start in a little bit, but I always played in the preseason and I've started them,” Smith said. “So, it's not like I haven't been playing football at all. The difference is now, it's physical reps. I'm getting all the reps. You always take mental reps and prepare that way, but this is about physical preparation as well, more than just the mental side of playing quarterback. This week was different because I'm taking physical reps, as well.”

The Seattle Seahawks are at a critical juncture in their season. At 2-3, taking on more losses with Russell Wilson out could spell doom for their playoff aspirations. If Geno Smith can rack up a few wins in his stead, it'll go a long way in keeping their postseason hopes alive.