Alabama Football in the NFL 2022 Season Preview: AFC East
By Matt Melton
Mac Jones – New England Patriots
2021 Stats: 352-of-521 (67.6 CMP%), 3,801 yards, 22 TD, 13 INT, 44 rushes, 129 yards
The New England Patriots have the most former Crimson Tide players of any team in the AFC East with six total, arguably the biggest name of which is Jones.
Coming off a Pro Bowl selection as a rookie, Jones enters his second season in the NFL with high expectations at the head of the Patriots offense due to his success a year ago in New England. Jones is once again cemented as the Patriots starting quarterback in 2022, and should be set for yet another strong season, one in which he also likely throws for 25+ touchdowns, while also cutting down on the number of turnovers.
Damien Harris – New England Patriots
2021 Stats: 202 rushes, 929 yards, 15 TD, 18 receptions, 132 yards
The other half of the all-Alabama QB/RB duo in New England, Harris enters his fourth season in the NFL as arguably the biggest name in the Patriots running back room.
Looking at that group as well, Harris is likely the lead running back for the Patriots over names such as Rhamondre Stevenson and James White, and should be set for another strong season in 2022. As for what that season could look like, Harris enjoyed a massive breakout campaign a year ago posting career-high’s in yards and touchdowns, and could put up similar numbers once again.