Alex Smith Likely To Start Against Buccaneers
4 years agoWashington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf) is still sore after practicing on a limited basis this week, but he is expected to start on Saturday night against the Buccaneers in the wild-card game despite being listed as questionable. Washington has prepared backup Taylor Heinicke more this week by giving him first-team repetitions in practice just in case Smith's right calf doesn't respond well in the game and he has to be pulled from the contest. The 36-year-old veteran will do everything in his power to battle though the injury, because he gives this team the best chance to win after going 5-1 as the starter this season. Tampa's defense is easier to attack through the air, but Washington's QB situation is one to avoid for fantasy managers in playoff leagues.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport