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Alabama Football in the NFL: Week 6 roundup and season leaders

By Matt Melton

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 18: Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans rushes past defensive end Mario Addison #97 of the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Nissan Stadium on October 18, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 18: Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans rushes past defensive end Mario Addison #97 of the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Nissan Stadium on October 18, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Alabama Football in the NFL: Week 6 roundup

In what was a massive week for former Alabama Football stars in the NFL even despite a few bye weeks, here is a look at how each former Crimson Tide player did in the NFL during Week 6.

Offense

RB Derrick Henry – Tennessee Titans

The NFL’s leading rusher, Henry rushed for 143 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries in Tennessee’s 34-31 win over the Bills on Monday night. Henry also caught two passes for 13 yards.

QB Tua Tagovailoa – Miami Dolphins

In his return to the field, Tagovailoa completed 33 of 47 passes for 329 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in Miami’s 23-20 loss to Jacksonville in London on Sunday morning. Tagovailoa also rushed for 22 yards on three carries.

WR Jaylen Waddle – Miami Dolphins

Waddle turned in arguably the best game of his rookie season catching 10 passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns in the Dolphins 23-20 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday morning in London. Waddle also returned two kicks for 38 yards.

QB Jalen Hurts – Philadelphia Eagles

Hurts completed 12 of 26 passes during the Eagles 28-22 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday night for 115 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Hurts also carried the ball 10 times for 44 yards and two touchdowns.

RB Najee Harris – Pittsburgh Steelers

Harris rushed for 81 yards on 24 carries, as well as six catches for 46 yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh’s 23-20 win over the Seahawks on Sunday night.

QB Mac Jones – New England Patriots

Jones completed 15 of 21 passes for 229 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in New England’s 35-29 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

RB Damien Harris – New England Patriots

Harris carried the ball 18 times for 101 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots 35-29 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, as well as hauling in one pass for seven yards.

WR Henry Ruggs III – Las Vegas Raiders

Ruggs hauled in three passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders 34-24 win Sunday over Denver.

RB Josh Jacobs – Las Vegas Raiders

Jacobs totaled 53 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries in the Raiders 34-24 win Sunday over the Broncos, as well as catching one pass for 29 yards.

TE OJ Howard – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Howard turned in his best game of the season in Tampa Bay’s 28-22 win over the Eagles on Thursday night catching six passes for 49 yards and a touchdown.

RB Kenyan Drake – Las Vegas Raiders

Drake carried the ball four times for 34 yards and a touchdown, as well as two catches for 39 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders 34-24 win Sunday over Denver.

RB Mark Ingram II – Houston Texans

Ingram carried the ball 18 times in Houston’s 31-3 loss to the Colts on Sunday for 73 yards. Ingram also added two catches for eight yards.

Other Notables:

  • WR Julio Jones (Tennessee Titans) – 3 catches, 59 yards
  • WR Amari Cooper (Dallas Cowboys) – 5 catches, 55 yards
  • WR DeVonta Smith (Philadelphia Eagles) – 2 catches, 31 yards
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