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Alex Smith's first NFL start in almost two years is off to a rough start in large part because of Washington's defense.

Smith started for the first time since Nov. 18, 2018, when he broke his right tibia and fibula. He underwent 17 surgeries and survived a life-threatening infection before rehabbing to get back on the field.

The 36-year-old made two relief appearances earlier this season. But his latest milestone was quickly overshadowed by two touchdown passes from Detroit's Matthew Stafford that put the Lions up 14-3 on Washington early in the second quarter.