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Alabama Football in the NFL: Week 2 roundup and season leaders

By Matt Melton

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 19: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on September 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 19: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on September 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /
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Alabama Football in the NFL: Week 2 Roundup

Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season has now officially passed with former Alabama Football players dominating the league once again. Here is a look at how each former Crimson Tide star performed in Week 2, as well as a look ahead to Week 3.

Offense

RB Derrick Henry – Tennessee Titans

Henry had a massive performance in the Titans 33-30 overtime win over the Seahawks. Receiving 35 carries, Henry rushed for 182 yards and three touchdowns, as well as six catches for 55 yards.

WR Henry Ruggs III – Las Vegas Raiders

Ruggs turned in one of the best games of his young NFL career in Sunday’s 26-17 win over the Steelers. Ruggs hauled in five passes for 113 yards and a touchdown, while also returning a kick for 22 yards, as well as receiving one carry for two yards.

WR Julio Jones – Tennessee Titans

Jones had his best showing as a Titan in their 33-30 win over Seattle where he caught six passes for 128 yards.

QB Jalen Hurts – Philadelphia Eagles 

Hurts added yet another solid performance in the Eagles 17-11 loss to San Francisco where he completed 12 of 23 passes for 190 yards. Hurts also carried the ball 10 times for 82 yards and a touchdown.

RB Najee Harris – Pittsburgh Steelers

Harris found the end zone for the first time in his NFL career in Pittsburgh’s 26-17 loss to the Raiders catching five passes for 43 yards and a score. Harris also had 10 carries for 38 yards.

WR Calvin Ridley – Atlanta Falcons

Ridley hauled in seven passes for 63 yards and a touchdown in a 48-25 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

RB Damien Harris – New England Patriots

Harris backed-up an impressive Week 1 with another solid performance in the Patriots 25-6 win over the Jets. Harris received 16 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown, as well as one catch for two yards.

QB Mac Jones – New England Patriots

While it wasn’t the most eye-popping stat line compared to a week ago, Jones was still very good in New England’s 25-6 win over the Jets. The rookie quarterback completed 22 of his 30 passes for 186 yards.

RB Kenyan Drake – Las Vegas Raiders

Seeing increased time with the absence of the injured Josh Jacobs, Drake had seven carries for nine yards, as well as five catches for 46 yards in a 26-17 win over Pittsburgh.

WR Jaylen Waddle – Miami Dolphins

Waddle hauled in six of his eight targets for 48 yards in a 35-0 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Other Notables:

  • RB Mark Ingram II (Houston Texans) – 14 carries, 41 yards
  • WR Amari Cooper (Dallas Cowboys) – 3 catches, 24 yards
  • TE OJ Howard (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) – 1 catch, 21 yards
  • WR DeVonta Smith (Philadelphia Eagles) – 2 catches, 16 yards
  • QB Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) – 1/4, 14 yards
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