Alabama Football in the NFL: Week 7 roundup and season leaders

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 24: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins scrambles with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 24: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins scrambles with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Alabama Football in the NFL: Week 8 What to Watch

Returning From Bye Weeks

For the second consecutive week, multiple players return from bye weeks in Week 8. Some of these names include a few season leaders including Diggs, Harris, Cooper, and Wallace.

Cooper and Diggs on Sunday Night Football

The Cowboys play the Vikings this week on Sunday Night Football. Can Diggs collect yet another interception to add to his league lead, as well as Cooper containing his strong play against Dalvin Tomlinson and the Vikings?

Divisional Matchups

Many former Alabama stars will be playing in important divisional matchups this week. A few of these matchups include the Dolphins vs Bills, Falcons vs Panthers, Steelers vs Browns, and Buccaneers vs Saints.

Alabama Football in the NFL: 2021 Season Leaders

Passing: Mac Jones (1,779) – Jalen Hurts (1,716) – Tua Tagovailoa (835)

Rushing: Derrick Henry (869) – Damien Harris (437) – Najee Harris (388)

Receiving: Henry Ruggs III (469) – DeVonta Smith (406) – Jaylen Waddle (384) – Amari Cooper (373)

Touchdowns: Jalen Hurts (15) – Derrick Henry (11) – Mac Jones (9) – Tua Tagovailoa (8)

Tackles: Minkah Fitzpatrick (47) – Landon Collins (46) – CJ Mosley (45) – Kareem Jackson (43)

Sacks: Jonathan Allen (5) – Quinnen Williams (3.5) – Terrell Lewis (3)

Interceptions: Trevon Diggs (7) – Anthony Averett (2) – Xavier McKinney (2) – Levi Wallace (1) – Kareem Jackson (1) – Patrick Surtain II (1) – Rashaan Evans (1) – Marlon Humphrey (1)

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Which former Alabama Football star will make the biggest impact as we enter Week 8 of the 2021 NFL season?