Alex Smith Tosses Go-Ahead Touchdown Pass Prior To Halftime Of Washington, Eagles Game

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah Utes and current Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith threw a go-ahead touchdown prior to halftime against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Eagles hosted Washington on Sunday, January 3.

With 20 seconds remaining in the first half, Smith floated a pass to tight end Logan Thomas, who leaped above an Eagle defender to catch the ball for a touchdown.

Smith’s toss to Thomas gave Washington a 17-14 lead over Philadelphia.

.@WashingtonNFL takes the lead back with less than 30 seconds to go in the first half!#WASvsPHI | NBCpic.twitter.com/ZLV95RVsYx

— Sunday Night Football (@SNFonNBC) January 4, 2021

It was Smith’s second score of the contest and gave Washington a three-point advantage at the halftime break.

After the score, Smith was 17/22 passing for 131 yards for two touchdowns. He had a rating of 121.6.

.@WashingtonNFL leads at the half!#WASvsPHI pic.twitter.com/V7SfOOxDvy

— Sunday Night Football (@SNFonNBC) January 4, 2021

With 4:19 left in the opening quarter, the former Utah quarterback bulleted a five-yard throw to wide receiver Terry McLaurin.

The strike gave Washington a 7-0 lead.

He's BACK 😈#BudLightCelly | @budlight pic.twitter.com/JE57DGzH1y

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 4, 2021

 

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.

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.