Alabama Football in the NFL Week 2: What to Watch
Mac Jones first road game
After a strong Week 1 after becoming the Patriots starting quarterback, Mac Jones is set for his first career NFL road start. It will be yet another AFC East divisional matchup when New England faces the Jets in MetLife on Sunday.
Josh Jacobs/Kenyan Drake vs Najee Harris
In what will also be Harris’ first home game as a Steeler, former Alabama running backs square off Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Jaylen Waddle and DeVonta Smith first home game
Alabama’s two first round receivers from a year ago make their NFL home debuts after both found the end zone last week. Miami hosts the Bills, while the Eagles host the 49ers.
Alabama Football in the NFL: 2021 Season Leaders
Here are the season leaders for Alabama Football in the NFL as we enter Week 2.
Passing: Mac Jones (281) – Jalen Hurts (264) – Tua Tagovailoa (202)
Rushing: Damien Harris (100) – Mark Ingram (85) – Jalen Hurts (62)
Receiving: Amari Cooper (139) – DeVonta Smith (71) – Jerry Jeudy (71)
Touchdowns: Jalen Hurts (3) – Amari Cooper (2) – Tua Tagovailoa (2) – Josh Jacobs (2)
Tackles: Minkah Fitzpatrick (10) – Marlon Humphrey (9) – Anthony Averett (7) – Reggie Ragland (7)
Sacks: Jonathan Allen (1)
Interceptions: Trevon Diggs (1) – Anthony Averett (1)
Alabama Football was everywhere in the NFL during Week 1 – will the same happen once again in Week 2?