Crimson Tide in the NFL Spotlight: Week 8
11/2/2017 2:17:00 PM | Football
Former Crimson Tide standouts have solid outings on both sides of the ball in week eight
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The eighth week of the 2017 season in the National Football League wrapped up on Monday. Below is a look at some of the week-eight highlights from former Crimson Tide players currently in the NFL. Â
A pair of former Crimson Tide standouts made their presence known for the Baltimore defense, as both Marlon Humphrey and C.J. Mosley helped lead the Ravens to a 40-0 shutout victory over the Miami Dolphins. Humphrey and Mosley each finished with four tackles apiece to tie for third-most on the defense, while Mosley added half a sack and an interception which he returned 63 yards for a touchdown. Since week seven of the 2016 season, five former Alabama players (C.J. Mosley, Eddie Jackson, Kareem Jackson, Landon Collins and A'Shawn Robinson) have had a pick-six, the most by any school.
Mark Ingram continued his impressive play, notching a touchdown for the third consecutive week. The New Orleans running back rushed for 75 yards and a score on 18 carries in the Saints' 20-12 win over the Chicago Bears.
Julio Jones had another solid game for the Atlanta Falcons, hauling in three catches for a team-high tying 74 yards in a 25-20 victory over the New York Jets. Jones currently ranks fifth in the league in receiving yards per game, averaging 77.1 on the season.
Kareem Jackson provided a solid effort for the Houston defense, tallying five stops to tie for second-most on the team in the Texans' 41-38 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Jackson currently ranks second on the Houston defense in total tackles with 38 on the season.
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