Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith Earns First Win Since 2018
Nov 22, 2020, 4:02 PM
Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Football Team celebrates a first quarter touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals at FedExField on November 22, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah and current Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith picked up his first NFL victory since the 2018 season.
Washington hosted and defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 20-9 on Sunday, November 22.
It was Smith’s first win while playing since he suffered a brutal injury two seasons ago.
Alex Smith got his first win since suffering his devastating leg injury two years ago.
Forever inspiring š pic.twitter.com/soFXlbZimK
— ESPN (@espn) November 22, 2020
The former Utah signal-caller was 17/25 passing for 166 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the game.
He had a passer rating of 83.1.
š„š„ TD for @StevenSimsJr@budlight | #BudLightCelly pic.twitter.com/sGkEuxR9BY
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) November 22, 2020
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With the win, Smith and Washington improved to 3-7 on the season.
The victory broke a two-game losing streak by Washington.
Washington’s next game is against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, November 26 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT). The game will broadcast on FOX.
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