Player
Alex Smith
QB (retired)
Alex Smith: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
16-year career (2005-2020). 3x Pro Bowler. 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year. 35,650 career passing yards. The story of survival.
MilestoneCareer honors snapshot
| Honor | Count |
|---|---|
| Pro Bowls | 3 |
| Comeback POY | 1 (2020) |
| Career yards | 35,650 |
| Career TDs | 199 |
| #1 overall pick | 2005 (SF) |
3 distinct phases: SF (struggle then resurgence), KC (efficient peak), WAS (the comeback story).
TrendSmith season-by-season (key years)
| Year | Tm | Yds | TDs | INTs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SF | 3,639 | 22 | 5 |
| 2013 | KC | 3,691 | 27 | 7 |
| 2015 | KC | 3,922 | 22 | 8 |
| 2017 | KC | 4,306 | 28 | 5 |
| 2018 | WAS | 2,180 | 10 | 5 |
| 2020 | WAS | 1,582 | 6 | 8 |
Smith passing yards by year (peak)
| Season | Yards |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 3639 |
| 2013 | 3691 |
| 2015 | 3922 |
| 2017 | 4306 |
| 2020 | 1582 |
His Nov 18, 2018 broken tibia + fibula + flesh-eating bacteria nearly cost him his leg. He came back to start 8 NFL games in 2020.
RareSmith's recovery timeline
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2018 | Compound spiral fracture vs HOU |
| Dec 2018 | Necrotizing fasciitis, sepsis |
| 2019 | 17 surgeries, external fixator |
| Aug 2020 | Cleared to play |
| Oct 11, 2020 | First game back (vs LAR) |
From SF to KC he doubled his TD/INT ratio. KC unlocked the QB SF couldn't.
SplitSmith SF vs KC efficiency
| Phase | TDs | INTs | TD/INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF (2005-12) | 81 | 63 | 1.29 |
| KC (2013-17) | 102 | 33 | 3.09 |
| WAS (2018-20) | 16 | 13 | 1.23 |
He was 6-2-1 in 2012 SF when Harbaugh benched him for Kaepernick mid-season. SF reached the SB. Smith was traded.
AnomalySmith's 2012 mid-season displacement
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Smith record | 6-2-1 starter |
| Smith Comp % | 70.0% (NFL #2) |
| Concussion week | Week 10 |
| Kaep takes over | Week 11 |
| SF result | Lost SB XLVII to BAL |
His 2017 NFL passer rating (104.7) led the league — the only #1 overall QB to do so on a non-MVP year since 2000.
ComparisonNFL passer rating leaders (2010s)
| Year | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Aaron Rodgers | 122.5 |
| 2017 | Alex Smith | 104.7 |
| 2018 | Drew Brees | 115.7 |
| 2019 | Ryan Tannehill | 117.5 |
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