With the Seahawks losing five of six, some fans have started clamoring for a quarterback change, ignoring the real reasons why the team has struggled.

A look at what's led to an up-and-down first half for Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith and how he compares to the rest of the league.

Accountability is crucial in the National Football League. It’s a trait that’s essentially a prerequisite for quarterbacks to have in abundance. Such is the case for Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Geno Smith, who had his worst performance as a starter in the Emerald City.

"First of all, I want to start off by apologizing to my teammates, really, and to the city, to the organization," Smith said postgame. "They put a lot of trust in me with my decision-making, and when they put the ball in my hands,

Geno Smith put the blame squarely on himself after throwing two costly red-zone interceptions in the Seattle Seahawks' OT loss to the Rams.

Losing his cool after a Bills defender hit him out of bounds, Geno Smith's wallet is now a bit lighter with the NFL fining him for post-play behavior.

The Seattle Seahawks suffered an incredibly demoralizing defeat at the hands of their division rivals, the Los Angeles Rams. Seattle fell 26-20 in overtime to fall into last place in the NFC West. The game was essentially a roller coaster.