Your Alabama Pro Athlete of the Week is Mac Jones. Jones led New England on an 8-play, 75-yard drive in the final 2 minutes, culminating in a game-winning touchdown pass with 15 seconds left in the Pats’ 29-25 win over Buffalo. Jones finished the day 25-for-30 for 272 yards and 2 TDs, and a season-high QB rating of 126.7.
Others of note:
Jalen Hurts threw for 279 yards and 2 touchdowns, and rushed for another touchdown, in Philadelphia’s win.
Jahmyr Gibbs had 126 yards from scrimmage (68 yards rushing and 58 yards receiving) and scored his first NFL touchdown.
Christian Barmore had three tackles, a sack, and led an interior line rush that caused the opposing quarterback to be under pressure on 40 percent of his snaps.
Anfernee Jennings had 6 tackles and a tackle for loss for New England.
Minkah Fitzpatrick had 11 tackles in Pittsburgh’s win.
Daron Payne had 4 tackles, a tackle for loss, and ended a red-zone drive with a forced fumble which he recovered.
J.K. Scott punted for a 52.5 yard average.
Jasmine Walker had a 24 point, 9 rebound, 3 assist, 3 steal game, and was LBF player of the week.
Retin Obasohan has 15 points to lead Tortona to a win in a Champions League game.
Ricky Tarrant had 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists in a win for Yalovaspor.
Jimmie Taylor had 14 points and 10 rebounds in a win for Anorthosis.
Mykal Riley scored 20 points in Besançon’s win.
Dylan Smith struck out 9 batters in 4 innings and gave up just 1 hit in Arizona Fall League play.
Robby Shelton finished T-4th at the Zozo Championship for his best PGA Tour finish since 2020.
Benedetta Moresco advanced to the final stage of LPGA Tour Qualifying.
Hunter Hamrick was 3-0-2 in match play at the Southeastern Challenge.
Patrick Kaukovalta reached the doubles semifinals at an ITF event in Portugal.
