QB Alex Smith: Why He Is Deserving of FedEx Air Player of the Week Award

Sunday against the St. Louis Rams, quarterback Alex Smith completed 74 percent of his passes while throwing for 274 yards and two touchdowns. The impressive performance, perhaps his best ever in a 49ers uniform, earned him both a 142 rating and nomination for FedEx Air Player of the Week.  

That “against the Rams” part may hurt his chances, as Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees, the other nominees, played against far superior opponents (...

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