Alabama Football in the NFL: Week 5 roundup
How did former Alabama Football players perform in the NFL during Week 5? Here is a look at each, starting with the offense.
Offense
RB Derrick Henry – Tennessee Titans
The NFL’s leading rusher, Henry amassed 130 yards and three touchdowns on 29 carries in the Titans 37-19 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
RB Najee Harris – Pittsburgh Steelers
Harris had arguably the best game of his rookie season in Sunday’s 27-19 win over Denver. Carrying the ball 23 times for 122 yards and a touchdown, Harris also added two catches for 20 yards.
QB Jalen Hurts – Philadelphia Eagles
Hurts completed 22 of 37 passes for 198 yards with an interception in the Eagles 21-18 win over the Panthers on Sunday. Hurts also carried the ball nine times for 30 yards and two touchdowns.
QB Mac Jones – New England Patriots
Jones completed 23 of 30 passes for 231 yards with a touchdown and interception in New England’s 25-22 win over the Texans on Sunday. Jones also had one carry for three yards.
RB Josh Jacobs – Las Vegas Raiders
Jacobs carried the ball 15 times for 48 yards and a touchdown, as well as two catches for four catches for 19 yards in the Raiders 20-9 loss to Chicago on Sunday.
RB Damien Harris – New England Patriots
Harris had 14 carries for 58 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots 25-22 win Sunday over Houston.
WR DeVonta Smith – Philadelphia Eagles
Smith caught seven passes in Philadelphia’s 21-18 win Sunday over the Panthers for 77 yards.
WR Amari Cooper – Dallas Cowboys
Cooper caught three passes for 60 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys 44-20 win Sunday over the Giants.
Other Notables:
- WR Henry Ruggs III (Las Vegas Raiders) – 3 catches, 51 yards
- RB Mark Ingram II (Houston Texans) – 16 carries, 41 yards
- RB Kenyan Drake (Las Vegas Raiders) – 2 carries, 11 yards, 2 kick returns, 35 yards
- WR Jaylen Waddle (Miami Dolphins) – 2 catches, 31 yards, 1 carry, 2 yards, 1 tackle
- TE OJ Howard (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) – 2 catches, 19 yards