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It's been quite the journey for Alex Smith in recent years as he prepares to start for Washington in Week 17 on Sunday.
Smith suffered a catastrophic leg injury in November 2018, necessitating a string of surgeries that nearly cost him his leg. The former No. 1 overall draft pick missed the entire 2019 season amid a grueling rehab, but he now has a chance to bring Washington to the playoffs on Sunday night with a win over the Eagles. And regardless of Sunday's result, Smith likely has Comeback Player of the Year locked up.