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Bama in the NFL Week 2: Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts, Silence Critics

Breaking down the best moments and statistics of former Crimson Tide standouts from Week 2 of the NFL season.

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After a thrilling first week of football, dozens of Alabama products stood out once again. Several players helped their teams win in dramatic fashion:

Week 1 Top 5 

1. Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had one of the best performances among the noon kickoff games. The highly criticized gunslinger completed 36-of-50 passes for 469 yards and six touchdowns.

2. Jaylen Waddle

Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle finished with 11 receptions for 171 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 14 seconds remaining. Miami came back from 35-12 deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Ravens 42-38.

3. Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 26-of-31 passes for 333 yards and a touchdown. The scrambler also ran for 57 yards and two touchdowns. STATS reported that he was the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 300-plus yards, complete 80 percent of his attempts, and rush for multiple touchdowns in a game.

4. Amari Cooper

The Cleveland Browns lost 31-30 against the New York Jets. Wide receiver Amari Cooper was one of the main factors to Cleveland's high-powered offense, finishing with nine receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown

5. Trevon Diggs

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs faced one of his toughest challenges on Sunday in Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase. While guarding Chase, Diggs only allowed one reception for six yards on three targets. Diggs also had the game-saving third down tackle to give Dallas the ball back in time for a game-winning field goal.

Other notable performances:

  • After finishing week 1 without a catch, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith had seven receptions for 80 yards against the Minnesota Vikings
  • Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick had his second pick of the season. The All-Pro also recorded six tackles and a pass breakup.
  • New England Patriots running back Damien Harris ran for 71 yards on 15 carries (4.7 yards per carry) and a touchdown.
  • Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson led all former defensive members of the Crimson Tide with nine tackles, including a tackle for loss
  • The Patriots and Steelers were locked in a defensive battle all game long. Patriots linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. deflected the ball, which turned into an interception for Jalen Mills.

Monday Injury Updates

  • Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II suffered a shoulder injury against the Houston Texans. He is considered day-to-day.
  • Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is also considered day-to-day after suffering a chest/sternum injury

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