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DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle shine for Alabama in NFL Week 2

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle shine for Alabama in NFL Week 2
Summary

In NFL Week 2, former Alabama receivers DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle excelled for their respective teams. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Tennessee Titans 24-20, with Smith making 10 catches for 117 yards and one touchdown. Meanwhile, Waddle helped the Denver Broncos to a 20-13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, recording eight receptions for 138 yards. Both players ranked highly in receiving categories this week. Additionally, Bryce Young had a strong performance as the Carolina Panthers routed the Atlanta Falcons 34-3, throwing for 287 yards and three touchdowns.

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  • •DeVonta Smith recorded 10 catches and a touchdown for the Eagles.
  • •Jaylen Waddle had eight receptions and 138 yards for the Broncos.
  • •Bryce Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns for the Panthers.
  • •Will Anderson Jr. recorded eight tackles and a sack for the Texans.
  • •Dallas Turner notched two sacks in the Vikings' win over the Bears.
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  • 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Former Tide receivers headline Alabama's NFL Week 2 standouts
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A pair of former Alabama receivers were among the Tide's biggest standouts from Week 2 of the NFL season.

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