Smith went 24-for-32 passing with 325 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was inserted into the starting role after Kyle Allen suffered an ankle injury at the tail end of the first quarter, and he was capable of keeping his team in the game until the final offensive drive despite three giveaways. The first came on Washington's final drive of the second quarter, as Smith was intercepted by Blake Martinez after J.D. McKissic fell down while running his route. The final two turnovers from Smith came in crunch time, as he tossed INTs at the 2:18 and 1:15 marks of the final period. The three-time Pro Bowler posted eight consecutive winning seasons as a starter between 2011 and 2018, so perhaps with more time, he will settle into an efficient groove. Coach Ron Rivera did state after the game that Smith will remain Washington's starter, per John Keim of ESPN.com. Week 10 presents a matchup against a Lions defense that surrendered three TDs while forcing no interceptions against Kirk Cousins and the Vikings on Sunday.