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Seahawks' Pete Carroll Optimistic Geno Smith Will Play vs. 49ers Amid Elbow Injury

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll believes that quarterback Geno Smith will be healthy enough to play in the team's upcoming matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday.

"I would think so," Carroll said when asked if Smith would be available against San Francisco, per ESPN's Brady Henderson.

The veteran signal-caller sustained an injury to his throwing elbow during the team's 17-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11. He was able to return to the field before the end of the game, although his playing status on a short week has been up in the air.