Continuing the Legacy: Week Seven

CW / Hannah Saad

Former Alabama football standouts once again showcased their skills during Week Seven of the NFL season, including two players scoring defensive touchdowns.

On Thursday night, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland returned a fumble five yards for a touchdown while also recording one sack. It was his first touchdown of his NFL career.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey recovered a fumble for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks and also had five tackles.

In a 27-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars safety Ronnie Harrison intercepted his second pass of the season and returned it for 35 yards. He also had three tackles, three pass deflections and a fumble recovery.

Meanwhile on special teams, Green Bay Packers punter J.K. Scott continued his stretch of excellent performances by averaging 55.3 yards per punt including a long of 57 yards to help the Packers defeat the Oakland Raiders 42-24. In the same game, Raiders running back Josh Jacobs rushed for 124 yards on 21 carries.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver duo Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley led the passing attack for Atlanta with Jones catching six passes for 93 yards and Ridley catching four passes for 30 yards.

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry led the team to a win with 90 rushing yards and one touchdown while also catching a pass for 18 yards. On defense, Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans recorded ten tackles with one being for a loss.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper caught five catches for 106 yards, his third game of the season with more than 100 receiving yards.

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith had a career-best five catches for 60 yards against the Detroit Lions.