Washington QB Alex Smith Throws Dart For Touchdown On Opening Drive Against Eagles
Jan 3, 2021, 6:52 PM
Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Football Team warms up prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 03, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah Utes and current Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith threw a dart for a touchdown pass on the first possession of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The Eagles hosted Washington on Sunday, January 3.
With 4:19 left in the opening quarter, Smith bulleted a five-yard throw to wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
The strike gave Washington a 7-0 lead.
Anddddd it's @WashingtonNFL who strikes first. #WashingtonFootball #WASvsPHI | NBCpic.twitter.com/JH9AzGnva0
— Sunday Night Football (@SNFonNBC) January 4, 2021
After the play, Smith was 7/8 passing for 61 yards and one touchdown.
He owned a 138.0 rating on the opening drive.
He's BACK 😈#BudLightCelly | @budlight pic.twitter.com/JE57DGzH1y
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 4, 2021
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It was the first game Smith played in since he suffered a calf strain on December 13.
This season, Washington owns a 4-1 record with Smith as the team’s starting quarterback, including four consecutive wins.
Smith entered the contest has thrown for 1,420 yards, four touchdowns, and six interceptions with a 66.4 percent completion rate.
What a damn drive! pic.twitter.com/YT0h9HO4jK
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 4, 2021
Washington came into the matchup with a 6-9 record this season. A victory over the Eagles would clinch a postseason berth for Washington.
The Washington vs. Philadelphia game is broadcast on KSL TV.
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