The Facts: Smith is heading into the 2022 season as the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback. HC Pete Carroll named Smith the starter for Week 1 of the regular season on Friday night following the team's preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys. "He's going to start the opener, and he's earned it, he's won the job," Carroll said.

Diehards Line: Smith was seemingly the leader in the clubhouse throughout the quarterback competition with Drew Lock and after Lock's threw three interceptions Friday, Carroll made the announcement to begin his postgame news conference. The Seahawks -- with Smith under center -- are home against Denver in the first Monday night game Sept. 12.