Locals in the NFL: Utah athletes making a difference in Week 3

SALT LAKE CITY — After week 3 of the NFL season, some familiar faces are standing out.

Alex Smith had another efficient game as he led the Washington Redskins to a surprising 31-17 upset of the Aaron Rodgers-led Packers. Smith was 12-of-20 for a 60 percent completion percentage and 220 yards. He had two touchdowns and one interception through the air. He added seven rushes for 20 yards in the win.

Warner continued his exceptional rookie campaign with the San Francisco 49ers this week, and had 11 total tackles. Warner is third in the NFL with 33 tackles in three games, averaging 11 tackles per week. The 49ers lost their game and their quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, for the season, but Warner…