Seattle Seahawks star cashes in on $6 million bonus at the buzzer

Geno Smith is a much richer man than when the day started.

While the Seattle Seahawks were officially eliminated from the postseason last weekend, there was still a lot to play for in Week 18.

Specifically for quarterback Geno Smith.

He had $6 million reasons to play well, and to win.

Heading into his last game of the season agains the Los Angeles Rams, Smith needed 186 more yards to set a new single-season career high and cash in on a $2 million bonus.

He finished with 223 yards (and four touchdowns).

Checkmate.

The bonus income didn't stop there.

Smith cashed in on another $2 million bonus by achieving a career high completion percentage, completing over 70% of his passes this season.

His previous career high was 69.8%.

Again, the bonuses didn't stop there.

On top of the extra $4 million, Smith received an additional $2 million for the 30-25 victory over the Rams, giving Seattle 10 on the season.

Overall, it was a disappointing season for the Seahawks, finishing at 10-7, and missing out on the postseason for a second consecutive year.

It was the first year at the helm for new head coach Mike Macdonald, who proved more than capable for the job.

Unfortunately it was a tough year in the NFC, where 10 wins simply didn't get the job done.

While Smith would surely much rather have made the playoffs, $6 million isn't a bad consolation prize.