Tide in the NFL: Tracking Alabama players in Week 5 action

The fifth week of the 2023 NFL season is now in the books, and Alabama was again well represented with several former Crimson Tide standouts contributing across the league.

Five former Alabama standouts accounted for touchdowns in Week 5 – quarterbacks Jalen Hurts (Eagles), Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins) and Bryce Young (Panthers), running back Josh Jacobs (Raiders) and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (Dolphins). All three quarterbacks were responsible for multiple scores each, while Young’s three touchdown passes were career-highs. Meanwhile, Tagovailoa’s 1,614 yards in his first five games is a new franchise record.

Defensively, three Alabama alums finished with double-digit tackles – linebackers C.J. Mosley (Jets) and Henry To’oTo’o (Texans) and safety Kareem Jackson (Broncos). Another defensive back for Denver, Pat Surtain II, recorded an interception. Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (Commanders) recorded a sack on Thursday night, which moved him into sole possession of the Washington franchise record for sacks by a defensive tackle (36.5).

Four former Crimson Tide stars made their season debuts in Week 5, including rookie offensive lineman Tyler Steen (Eagles), who played in his first NFL regular-season game. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey (Ravens) was back in Baltimore’s starting lineup after missing the first four games due to a foot injury. Both Cam Robinson (Jaguars) and Jameson Williams (Lions) were active and returned to game action after serving 4-game suspensions.

Entering Week 5, nine teams do not currently have an Alabama player on their 53-man rosters – the 49ers, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Chiefs, Cowboys, Packers, Rams, Saints and Vikings. NFL teams on byes this week were the Browns, Buccaneers, Chargers and Seahawks.

Here, we break down the Alabama player performances in Week 5 of the NFL season.

Chicago Bears 40, Washington Commanders 20

Chicago Bears (1)
Eddie Jackson, DB – Inactive (foot)

Washington Commanders (3)
Jonathan Allen, DT – 7 tackles, 1 sack, 2 QB hits
Daron Payne, DT – 5 tackles, 2 QB hits
Brian Robinson, RB – 6 carries, 10 yards, 4 catches, 33 yards

Jacksonville Jaguars 25, Buffalo Bills 20

Jacksonville Jaguars (2)
Calvin Ridley, WR – 7 catches, 122 yards; 2 carries, 14 yards
Cam Robinson, OL – Started at left tackle

Buffalo Bills (1)
Damien Harris, RB – 3 carries, 13 yards

Indianapolis Colts 23, Tennessee Titans 16

Indianapolis Colts (2)
Tony Brown, CB – Played but no stats
Ryan Kelly, C – Started at center

Tennessee Titans (1)
Derrick Henry, RB – 13 carries, 43 yards; 3 catches, 19 yards, 0-1 passing

New Orleans Saints 34, New England Patriots 0

New England Patriots (4)
Christian Barmore, DT – 3 tackles
Anfernee Jennings, LB – 5 tackles
Mac Jones, QB – 12-22 passing, 110 yards, 2 INTs; 1 carry, 0 yards; 1 lost fumble
Mack Wilson Sr., LB – 3 tackles

Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Baltimore Ravens 10

Pittsburgh Steelers (3)
Minkah Fitzpatrick, S – 9 tackles
Najee Harris, RB – 14 carries, 37 yards; 1 catch, 3 yards
Levi Wallace, CB – 3 tackles, 1 PBU

Baltimore Ravens (3)
Jalyn Armour-Davis, CB – Inactive
*Kenyan Drake, RB – Played but no stats
Marlon Humphrey, CB – 4 tackles

Atlanta Falcons 21, Houston Texans 19

Atlanta Falcons (1)
DeMarcco Hellams, S – 1 tackle

Houston Texans (4)
Will Anderson Jr., DE – 6 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 QB hit
Christian Harris, LB – Inactive (concussion)
John Metchie III, WR – 2 catches, 20 yards
Henry To’oTo’o, LB – 12 tackles

Detroit Lions 42, Carolina Panthers 24

Detroit Lions (4)
Brian Branch, DB – Inactive (ankle)
Isaiah Buggs, DL – 2 tackles
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB – Inactive (hamstring)
Jameson Williams, WR – 2 catches, 2 yards

Carolina Panthers (3)
Bradley Bozeman, C/G – Started at center
LaBryan Ray, DT – 1 tackle
Bryce Young, QB – 25-41 passing, 247 yards, 3 TDs (1, 18, 1 yards), 2 INTs; 1 carry, 4 yards

Miami Dolphins 31, New York Giants 16

Miami Dolphins (5)
Lester Cotton, G – Played but no stats
Raekwon Davis, DT – 3 tackle, 1 TFL
Da’Shawn Hand, DT – 1 QB hit
Tua Tagovailoa, QB – 22-30 passing, 308 yards, 2 TDs (2, 69 yards), 2 INTs; 2 carries, 6 yards
Jaylen Waddle, WR – 5 catches, 35 yards, 1 TD (2 yards)

New York Giants (3)
Xavier McKinney, S – 8 tackles, 1 PBU, 1 forced fumble
Evan Neal, T – Started at right tackle
A’Shawn Robinson, DT – Played but no stats

Cincinnati Bengals 34, Arizona Cardinals 20

Cincinnati Bengals (3)
Jordan Battle, S – 2 tackles, 1 QB hit, 2 PBUs
Irv Smith Jr., TE – Played but no stats
Jonah Williams, OT – Started at right tackle

Philadelphia Eagles 23, Los Angeles Rams 14

Philadelphia Eagles (6)
Landon Dickerson, G – Started at left guard
Jalen Hurts, QB – 25-38 passing, 303 yards, 1 TD (6 yards), 1 INT; 15 carries, 72 yards, 1 TD (1 yard)
Josh Jobe, CB – Played but no stats
Eli Ricks, CB – 2 tackles
DeVonta Smith, WR – 1 catch, 6 yards
Tyler Steen, OL – Played but no stats

New York Jets 31, Denver Broncos 21

New York Jets (2)
C.J. Mosley, LB – 13 tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 PBU
Quinnen Williams, DL – 1 tackle

Denver Broncos (3)
Kareem Jackson, S – 10 tackles
Jerry Jeudy, WR – 6 catches, 50 yards
Pat Surtain II, CB – 5 tackles, 1 INT

Las Vegas Raiders 17, Green Bay Packers 13

Las Vegas Raiders (2)
Josh Jacobs, RB – 20 carries, 69 yards, 1 TD (2 yards); 5 catches, 20 yards
Byron Young, DT – 1 tackle

Practice Squad (9): Deonte Brown (Panthers), Shyheim Carter (Titans), Kenyan Drake (Ravens), Miller Forristall (Rams), Ronnie Harrison (Colts), Alex Leatherwood (Browns), Terrell Lewis (Saints), AJ McCarron (Bengals), Cam Sims (Giants)

Reserve / Injured (4): Trevon Diggs (Cowboys), JC Hassenauer (Giants), Cameron Latu (49ers), Phidarian Mathis (Commanders)

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