Bama in the NFL Week 9: Tua Tagovailoa Outduels the Chicago Bears

Breaking down the best moments and statistics of former Crimson Tide standouts from Week 9 of the NFL season.

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Offense

• Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa outdueled Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears 35-32. The 2018 National Champion threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns. The Dolphins are still undefeated when Tagovailoa starts and finishes a game this season.
• Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts helped extend Philadelphia's undefeated record to 8-0 after completing 21-of-27 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns on Thursday night. This is the Eagles' best start to a season in franchise history.
• Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry rushed nine times for 92 yards and two touchdowns in the first half alone.
• Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle hauled in five of seven targets for 85 yards and a touchdown. After nine weeks staying near the top of the receiving yards list, Waddle has likely solidified himself as the best WR2 in the league this season.

Defense

• Washington Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne had arguably his best game of the season, tallying a sack and six tackles, including FOUR for loss. Fellow lineman Jonathan Allen's two solo tackles were behind the line of scrimmage. Allen also recorded four QB hits, including a sack.
• Falcons linebacker Rashaan Evans led Atlanta in tackles once again with 12, including one for loss and a pass breakup.

Xavier McKinney Out 

Former Alabama safety Xavier McKinney suffered a broken hand as a result of an ATV accident during his bye week. He's expected to be out several weeks. 

McKinney announced his injury on Twitter. He was on the ATV as part of a guided sight-seeing tour in Cabo when the accident occurred.

"I will do everything I can to get back as quickly as possible so I can contribute to what we're building here in NY," McKinney wrote.

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