Tide in the NFL: Tracking Alabama players in Week 2 action
The second 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.
Eight former Alabama standouts scored touchdowns in Week 2 – quarterbacks Jalen Hurts (Eagles), Mac Jones (Patriots), Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins) and Bryce Young (Panthers), running backs Damien Harris (Bills), Derrick Henry (Titans) and Brian Robinson (Commanders) and wide receiver DeVonta Smith (Eagles). Robinson scored twice in the fourth quarter to help lead Washington to a 35-33 win over the Broncos and a 2-0 start.
Cornerback Josh Jobe (Eagles) made his first career start Thursday night and registered six tackles in the win over the Vikings. Wide receiver John Metchie (Texans) made his long-awaited NFL debut after missing his rookie campaign in 2022 due to leukemia. After missing the opener due to a hamstring injury, Metchie hauled in a 16-yard pass. Three Alabama alums started on the Texans’ defense, with Henry To’oTo’o making his first.
A number of former Tide standouts suffered injuries in the second week of the season, including Ryan Kelly (Colts) and Jaylen Waddle (Dolphins), who entered concussion protocol. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (Steelers) exited Monday night’s game against the Browns with a chest injury and was being evaluated at a local hospital, per Mike Tomlin.
There were a few transactions, too, with Miami signing defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand from its practice squad. Two other alums joined practice squads this week, including tight end Miller Forristall (Rams) and linebacker Terrell Lewis (Saints). Linebacker Rashaan Evans briefly practiced with the Eagles this past week before he requested his practice squad contract be terminated, signaling he has options from several other NFL teams.
There were 59 Alabama players on active NFL rosters for the first week of the season. Add in practice squads, injured reserve and suspensions and there are 72 former Tide players in the NFL. The Eagles have the most Alabama alums on their roster with six, and 16 teams – or half of the league – boast multiple active players. There are eight NFL teams with zero, including the 49ers, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Chiefs, Packers, Rams, Saints and Vikings.
Here, we break down the Alabama player performances in Week 2 of the NFL season.
Philadelphia Eagles 34, Minnesota Vikings 28
Philadelphia Eagles (6)
Landon Dickerson, G – Started at left guard
Jalen Hurts, QB – 18-23 passing, 193 yards, 1 TD (63 yards), 1 INT; 12 carries, 35 yards, 2 TDs (1, 1 yards)
Josh Jobe, CB – 6 tackles
Eli Ricks, CB – Played but no stats
DeVonta Smith, WR – 4 catches, 131 yards, 1 TD (63 yards)
Tyler Steen, OL – Inactive
Buffalo Bills 38, Las Vegas Raiders 10
Buffalo Bills (1)
Damien Harris, RB – 7 carries, 33 yards, 1 TD (1 yard)
Las Vegas Raiders (2)
Josh Jacobs, RB – 9 carries, -2 yards; 5 catches, 51 yards
Byron Young, DT – Played but no stats
Baltimore Ravens 27, Cincinnati Bengals 24
Baltimore Ravens (2)
Jalyn Armour-Davis, CB – Played but no stats
Marlon Humphrey, CB – Inactive (foot)
Cincinnati Bengals (3)
Jordan Battle, S – 1 tackle
Irv Smith Jr., TE – 2 catches, 10 yards
Jonah Williams, OT – Started at right tackle
Kansas City Chiefs 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 9
Jacksonville Jaguars (1)
Calvin Ridley, WR – 2 catches, 32 yards
Tennessee Titans 27, Los Angeles Chargers 24 (OT)
Tennessee Titans (1)
Derrick Henry, RB – 25 carries, 80 yards, 1 TD (1 yard); 3 catches, 15 yards
Los Angeles Chargers (1)
JK Scott, P – 6 punts, 234 yards, 39.0 avg, 4 inside 20, 47 long
Atlanta Falcons 25, Green Bay Packers 24
Atlanta Falcons (1)
DeMarcco Hellams, S – Played but no stats
Seattle Seahawks 37, Detroit Lions 31 (OT)
Seattle Seahawks (1)
Jarran Reed, DE – 2 tackles, 2 QB hits, 1 fumble recovery
Detroit Lions (3)
Brian Branch, DB – 4 tackles
Isaiah Buggs, DL – Inactive
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB – 7 carries, 17 yards; 7 catches 39 yards
Indianapolis Colts 31, Houston Texans 20
Indianapolis Colts (2)
Tony Brown, CB – 1 tackle
Ryan Kelly, C – Started at center; Left with concussion
Houston Texans (4)
Will Anderson Jr., DE – 3 tackles, 1 QB hit
Christian Harris, LB – 1 tackle
John Metchie III, WR – 1 catch, 17 yards
Henry To’oTo’o, LB – 7 tackles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27, Chicago Bears 17
Chicago Bears (1)
Eddie Jackson, DB – Played but no stats; Left with foot injury
New York Giants 31, Arizona Cardinals 28
New York Giants (3)
Xavier McKinney, S – 7 tackles, 1 PBU
Evan Neal, T – Started at right tackle
A’Shawn Robinson, DT – 3 tackles, 1 TFL
Dallas Cowboys 30, New York Jets 10
Dallas Cowboys (1)
Trevon Diggs, CB – 1 tackle, 1 INT (8 yards), 1 PBU
New York Jets (2)
C.J. Mosley, LB – 9 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 QB hit, 1 PBU
Quinnen Williams, DL – 6 tackles, 2 TFLs
Washington Commanders 35, Denver Broncos 33
Washington Commanders (3)
Jonathan Allen, DT – 3 tackles
Daron Payne, DT – 5 tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 3 QB hits, 1 PBU
Brian Robinson, RB – 18 carries, 87 yards, 2 TDs (2, 15 yards); 2 catches, 42 yards
Denver Broncos (3)
Kareem Jackson, S – 2 tackles; Ejected in second quarter
Jerry Jeudy, WR – 3 catches, 25 yards
Pat Surtain II, CB – 3 tackles
Miami Dolphins 24, New England Patriots 17
Miami Dolphins (5)
Lester Cotton, G – Played but no stats
Raekwon Davis, DT – 5 tackles, 1 TFL
Da’Shawn Hand, DT – Played but no stats
Tua Tagovailoa, QB – 21-30 passing, 249 yards, 1 TD (2 yards), 1 INT; 4 carries, 3 yards
Jaylen Waddle, WR – 4 catches, 86 yards; Left with concussion
New England Patriots (4)
Christian Barmore, DT – 1 tackle
Anfernee Jennings, LB – Inactive
Mac Jones, QB – 31-42 passing, 231 yards, 1 TD (6 yards), 1 INT; 5 carries, 25 yards
Mack Wilson Sr., LB – Played but no stats
New Orleans Saints 20, Carolina Panthers 17
Carolina Panthers (3)
Bradley Bozeman, C/G – Started at center
LaBryan Ray, DT – Played but no stats
Bryce Young, QB – 22-33 passing, 153 yards, 1 TD (3 yards); 2 carries, 34 yards
Pittsburgh Steelers 26, Cleveland Browns 22
Pittsburgh Steelers (3)
Minkah Fitzpatrick, S – 6 tackles, 2 PBUs; Left with chest injury
Najee Harris, RB – 10 carries, 43 yards; 1 catch, 0 yards
Levi Wallace, CB – 5 tackles
Cleveland Browns (3)
Amari Cooper, WR – 7 catches, 90 yards
Dalvin Tomlinson, DT – 2 QB hits
Jedrick Wills, T – Started at left tackle
Practice Squad (8): Deonte Brown (Panthers), Shyheim Carter (Titans), Rashaan Evans (Eagles), Miller Forristall (Rams), Ronnie Harrison (Colts), Alex Leatherwood (Browns), Terrell Lewis (Saints), Cam Sims (Giants)
Reserve / Injured (3): JC Hassenauer (Giants), Cameron Latu (49ers), Phidarian Mathis (Commanders)
Reserve / Suspended by Commissioner (2): Cam Robinson (Jaguars), Jameson Williams (Lions)
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