Week 1 of the NFL was a big stage for multiple former Alabama players to shine as the 2021 season kicked off.
But for two of its former quarterbacks Mac Jones and Jalen Hurts, it was an opportunity to put the rest of the league on notice. Both quarterbacks won their starting jobs in training camp and proved worthy of their opportunities.
Jones, who squared off against the Miami Dolphins, completed 29 of 39 attempts for 281 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots 17-16 loss.
Hurts dominated the Falcons completing 27 of 35 attempts for 264 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for a total of 62 yards on seven attempts.