Alabama Coaches Name Six Players of the Week Following Loss at LSU

A pair of players each from offense, defense and special teams were all named to this week's list.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama coaching staff named six players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 32-31 overtime loss at LSU. A pair of players each from offense, defense and special teams were all named to this week's list.

On offense, wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks and running back Jahmyr Gibbs were the two players honored. Brooks finished the game with a season-high 17 targets, making seven catches, 97 receiving yards and a touchdown. Gibbs led the Crimson Tide with 163 all-purpose yards, including 99 rushing yards off of 15 carries.

On defense, defensive backs Brian Branch and DeMarcco Hellams were the two players named. Branch recorded the second-most tackles on the team with nine and also broke up a pass. Hellams led Alabama with 12 tackles, including one tackle for loss.

On special teams, running back Emmanuel Henderson Jr. and placekicker Will Reichard were the final two players honored this week. Henderson was named for the second-straight week due to his contributions, while Reichard tied a career high four field goals against the Tigers.

Reichard's final field goal of the night made him Alabama's all-time points leader.

Here is the full press release, courtesy of Alabama Athletics:

Alabama Coaching Staff Names Six Players of the Week following LSU Contest

Two apiece on offense, defense and special teams were recognized.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama coaching staff selected six players of the week following the Crimson Tide’s top-15 matchup at LSU last weekend. Ja’Corey Brooks and Jahmyr Gibbs on offense; Brian Branch and DeMarcco Hellams on defense; and Emmanuel Henderson Jr. and Will Reichard on special teams were all selected for their efforts in Baton Rouge.

OFFENSE

Ja’Corey Brooks

• Targeted a game-high and season-high 17 times
• Paced the Tide with 97 yards and a touchdown across his seven catches
• Found the end zone from 41 yards away for the score

Jahmyr Gibbs

• Contributed a game-high 163 all-purpose yards
• Led the Tide running backs with 15 carries for 99 yards and averaged 6.6 yards per tote
• Added a team-leading eight receptions totaling 64 yards
  
  

DEFENSE

Brian Branch

• Recorded nine tackles to rank second on the Tide defense
• Also broke up one pass and pressured the quarterback one time

DeMarcco Hellams

• Tied his career-best total for tackles with 12, including a team-high nine solo stops
• Recorded one tackle for loss (-1 yard) as part of UA’s season-high 11 in the game

SPECIAL TEAMS

Emmanuel Henderson Jr.

• Continued his consistent play on special teams to earn recognition from the coaches for a second straight week and the third time this season

Will Reichard

• Accumulated 13 points on a career-high tying four made field goals to go with one PAT
• Hit from 29, 36, 38 and 46 yards away with his final field goal tying the game up to send it to overtime
• Became Alabama’s all-time points leader with his final three-point make of the night
• Added six kickoffs for 382 yards and two touchbacks