Washington Soccer Crew quarterback Kyle Allen was knocked out of his first begin together with his new franchise by a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit within the second quarter towards the Los Angeles Rams.

The hit on Allen got here from the Rams’ Jalen Ramsey, who lowered his helmet on contact and earned a 15-yard flag on the play.

Washington Soccer Crew’s Kyle Allen was knocked out towards the Rams following a giant hit. (AP Picture/Steve Helber)

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If there was a silver lining on the play, it’s that Alex Smith’s miraculous comeback got here full circle after Allen left the sport.

Allen was cleared to return, however Smith stayed within the recreation at first of the second half.

Comeback Participant of the Yr wrapped up?

Smith final took an NFL discipline 693 days in the past, when he suffered a brutal leg damage that many assumed could be a profession ender again in Week 11 of the 2018 season. After lacking the entire 2019 season and never seeing motion within the first 4 video games of 2020, Smith took the sector in reduction of Allen.

His first play? A 6-yard completion to J.D. McKissic. Unimaginable.

Nonetheless, there was a breath-holding second when Smith was sacked on his third play of motion by none aside from Aaron Donald. The Rams’ Defensive Participant of the Yr candidate jumped on Smith’s again and took him down for a 4-yard loss.

However Smith obtained again up after which accomplished 4 of his subsequent 5 passes earlier than halftime, for a complete of 35 yards passing within the first half, because the Rams led, 20-10, at intermission.

We’d have our Comeback Participant of the Yr Award wrapped up already.

Donald obtained Smith for an additional sack within the third quarter, however Donald appeared to carry again a bit.

Aaron Donald with one other third-down sack. Additionally be aware the best way he form of held Smith up whereas locking down his arms because the play blows lifeless. Stylish.

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Allen had earned his first begin with Washington after Dwayne Haskins was benched this previous week — after which later despatched residence for what reportedly was deemed a “abdomen virus.” Allen ran for a rating and accomplished 9 of 13 passes for 74 yards earlier than leaving the sport.

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