Alabama Football in the NFL: Week 3 roundup and season leaders
By Matt Melton
![NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 26: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the first halof of the game at Nissan Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images) NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 26: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the first halof of the game at Nissan Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/e28fc8262f502d6be1cf0c445e1277451c1f10107849c0c62b133d5223a38f8f.jpg)
Alabama Football in the NFL: Week 3 Roundup
Former Alabama Football players starred in Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season, with a familiar face once again at the top. Here is a look at how each former Crimson Tide player did in Week 3, as well as what to watch in Week 4 and the 2021 season leaders.
Offense
RB Derrick Henry – Tennessee Titans
Henry carried the ball 28 times for 113 yards in Tennessee’s 25-16 win over the Colts on Sunday, while also catching the ball three times for 31 yards.
QB Jalen Hurts – Philadelphia Eagles
Hurts completed 25 of his 39 passes for 326 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 41-21 loss to Dallas on Monday night. Hurts also carried the ball nine times for 35 yards.
RB Najee Harris – Pittsburgh Steelers
Harris had a massive game despite the Steelers 24-10 loss Sunday to the Bengals. Harris led Pittsburgh in both rushing and receiving carrying the ball 14 times for 40 yards, while also hailing in 14 passes for 102 yards.
QB Mac Jones – New England Patriots
Jones completed 30 of his 51 passes in Sunday’s 28-13 loss to the Saints for 270 yards and a touchdown with three interceptions. Jones also led the Patriots in rushing carrying the ball six times for 28 yards.
WR Henry Ruggs III – Las Vegas Raiders
Ruggs backed-up a strong Week 2 hauling in four passes for 78 yards, as well as one carry for seven yards in a 31-28 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. Ruggs also returned one kick for 15 yards.
WR Calvin Ridley – Atlanta Falcons
Ridley hauled in eight of his 11 targets for 61 yards in the Falcons 17-14 win over the Giants on Sunday.
WR Jaylen Waddle – Miami Dolphins
Waddle caught a team-high 12 passes for 58 yards in the Dolphins 31-28 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
RB Kenyan Drake – Las Vegas Raiders
Drake has eight carries for 24 yards, as well as three catches for 33 yards in a 31-28 win over Miami on Sunday.
Other Notables
- WR Julio Jones (Tennessee Titans) – 3 catches, 47 yards
- WR DeVonta Smith (Philadelphia Eagles) – 3 catches, 28 yards
- WR Amari Cooper (Dallas Cowboys) – 3 catches, 26 yards
- RB Mark Ingram II (Houston Texans) – 6 carries, 21 yards, 1 catch, -1 yard
- RB Damien Harris (New England Patriots) – 6 carries, 14 yards, 2 catches, -3 yards
- WR Cam Sims (Washington Football Team) – 1 catch, 15 yards, 1 carry, 7 yards
- TE OJ Howard (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) – 1 catch, 11 yards