Geno Smith likely to play in 49ers-Seahawks clash on Thanksgiving

SEATTLE — The 49ers' two starting offensive guards head into an important Thanksgiving night game listed as questionable. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks do not expect starting running back Kenneth Walker to be available, but quarterback Geno Smith should be in the starting lineup, per coach Pete Carroll. Smith sustained a hit to his right triceps in the second half of the Seahawks' Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Smith had to exit the game for three possessions with backup Drew Lock taking over. Smith returned for the final drive of the game. "(Smith) did quite well today," Carroll said Wednesday during his media availability. "We rested him for most of the week. In terms of throwing, he did very well today." When asked if Smith is playing Thursday night against the 49ers, Carroll answered, "I'm kind of thinking he is, yeah." Walker, who leads the Seahawks with 613 yards and six touchdowns rushing, is listed as doubtful with an oblique injury. The 49ers have some uncertainty along the offensive line. Left guard Aaron Banks made good progress and could return to the starting lineup after missing two games with turf toe — a hyperextended big toe. But right guard Spencer...