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Alex Smith Miraculously Avoids Patriots Rush, Hits Jason Avant for Big Gain

#NFLtalk great play by #Chiefs QB Alex Smith NFL Playoff: Chiefs at Patriots CBS https://t.co/JqVt0t8hZB pic.twitter.com/sPuntHmKAv

— ClippitUsers Sports (@FanSportsClips) January 16, 2016

Who knew Russell Wilson was playing quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday?

Turns out he changed his name to "Alex Smith," too.

With the Chiefs needing a spark with seven minutes and 39 seconds to go in the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Smith miraculously eluded a sea of Pats rushers on third down.

Once in the clear, the quarterback connected with Jason Avant for a big gain near midfield.