Week one of the NFL season in the fall is full of matchups that feature former Alabama players.
Some may have more significance than others, but the big games are below.
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Week one of the season is Friday, Sept. 8.
Big matchups with former Tide players
-Eagles versus Patriots: Jalen Hurts vs. Mac Jones (two former Alabama quarterbacks)
-Dolphins versus Chargers: Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle, and Raekwon Davis vs. Justin Herbert
-49ers versus Steelers: Cameron Latu vs. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Najee Harris, and Levi Wallace
-Browns versus Bengals: Amari Cooper vs. Jordan Battle
-Texans versus Ravens: John Metchie vs. Marlon Humphrey/Will Anderson, Christian Harris, & Henry To’oto’o vs. Ravens offense
-Panthers versus Falcons: Bryce Young vs. DeMarcco Hellams & Falcons defense
-Raiders versus Broncos: O.J. Howard and Byron Young vs. Jerry Jeudy and Kareem Jackson
-Lions versus Chiefs: Jahmyr Gibbs vs. Chiefs’ defense/Brian Branch vs. Patrick Mahomes
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