Alabama in the NFL: Former star running back headlines top Week 4 performances

Headlined by a pair of running backs, Alabama saw multiple former players impress during Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.

Yet another weekend of NFL action has now officially passed, and once again, former Alabama Crimson Tide players were back in the national spotlight.

During Week 4, two former Alabama standout running backs were among the top performing players at the position across the entire league, one of which did so during primetime Sunday night in Dallas.

Also, there were multiple former Alabama quarterbacks drawing the start in Week 4, many of which were went on to have impressive performances in their own right.

Here are five of Alabama's biggest standouts from Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.

Josh Jacobs, Running Back - Green Bay Packers

Sep 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jacobs was likely Alabama's top performing former player during Green Bay's 40-40 tie with the Dallas Cowboys in overtime, rushing for 86 yards and two touchdowns on 22 attempts. The former Alabama running back also led the Packers in receiving, hauling in four receptions for 71 yards.

Jahmyr Gibbs, Running Back - Detroit Lions

Gibbs led Detroit in rushing during the Lions dominant 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns. The former Alabama running back had 15 carries for 91 yards and one touchdown, as well as two receptions for six yards.

Tua Tagovailoa, Quarterback - Miami Dolphins

Sep 29, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) drops back to pass against the New York Jets in the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images

Tagovailoa helped lead the Miami Dolphins to their first win Monday night against the New York Jets, 27-21. The former Alabama quarterback completed 17-of-25 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for six yards on three attempts with a 58.5 QBR and a passer rating of 114.9.

Jordan Battle, Safety - Cincinnati Bengals

Battle ranked among Cincinnati's top tacklers in the Bengals 28-3 loss to the Denver Broncos, finishing with nine total. Of Battle's nine, four were solo.

JK Scott, Punter - Los Angeles Chargers

Scott enjoyed a strong showing on special teams during Los Angeles' 21-18 loss to the New York Giants, punting five times for 244 yards, which translates to an average of 48.8 yards per punt. The former Alabama punter also downed three punts inside the 20-yard line, with his longest punt also traveling 60 yards.

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