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Alabama NFL roundup: Jameson Williams’ big game includes typical touchdown for Detroit Lions

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November 18, 2024

Alabama NFL roundup: Jameson Williams’ big game includes typical touchdown for Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff dialed up another long-distance connection with wide receiver Jameson Williams on Sunday, and it sent the former Alabama All-American to a career game.

Williamson had four receptions for 124 yards and one touchdown and a 2-yard game on a rushing attempt in the Lions’ 52-6 rout of the Jacksonville Jagaurs.

Williams caught a 64-yard touchdown pass from Goff as Detroit took a 35-6 lead with 12:55 left in the third quarter.

Williams became the third player in the NFL’s AFC/NFC era to have each of his first seven touchdown receptions cover at least 30 yards. Williams’ other TD receptions have covered 32, 37, 41, 45, 52 and 70 yards.

The two players who preceded Williams in achieving the feat were the New England Patriots’ Stanley Morgan in 1977-78 and Kansas City Chiefs’ J.J. Birden in 1990-92.

Williams posted the second 100-yard receiving game of his career. He had five receptions for 121 yards and one touchdown in a 26-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 8.

Williams was among the 42 former Alabama players who got on the field on the 11th Sunday of the NFL’s 105th season.

Five other former Alabama players were involved in the Jacksonville-Detroit game:

Terrion Arnold started at cornerback for the Lions. Arnold made two tackles.
Brian Branch started at safety for the Lions. Branch made seven tackles.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 69 yards and one touchdown on 11 carries and had a 54-yard reception. Gibbs scored on a 1-yard run as Detroit took a 21-3 lead with 12:26 left in the first half. Gibbs surpassed 1,000 yards from scrimmage for the 2024 season during the game. With a 23-yard run in the second quarter, Gibbs became the first Lions player to have a rushing attempt that gained at least 15 yards in nine consecutive games since Barry Sanders in 1998.

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Mac Jones started at quarterback for the Jaguars. Jones completed 17-of-29 passes for 138 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.

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Jaguars running back Keilan Robinson is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.

In the other Sunday games:

Green Bay Packers 20, Chicago Bears 19

Josh Jacobs started at running back for the Packers. Jacobs ran for 76 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries and caught four passes for 58 yards. Jacobs scored the 50th rushing touchdown of his NFL career on a 7-yard run as Green Bay took a 14-13 lead with 6:34 left in the third quarter.

Xavier McKinney started at safety for the Packers. McKinney shared the team lead with nine tackles.

Miami Dolphins 34, Las Vegas Raiders 19

Dolphins guard Lester Cotton (Central-Tuscaloosa) did not record any stats.
Dolphins defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand did not record any stats.
Tua Tagovailoa started at quarterback for the Dolphins. Tagovailoa completed 28-of-36 passes for 288 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Tagovailoa threw touchdowns passes of 1 yard with 6:47 left in the first quarter and 57 yards with 3:19 left in the game to tight end Jonnu Smith and 8 yards to wide receiver Tyreek Hill with 4:13 remaining in the third quarter.

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Jaylen Waddle started at wide receiver for the Dolphins. Waddle had two receptions for 37 yards.

Los Angeles Rams 28, New England Patriots 22

Patriots wide receiver Javon Baker had kickoff returns of 46 and 16 yards.
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore made three tackles in his 2024 debut. Barmore was hospitalized in July because of blood clots, and he did not practice with his teammates this season until Thursday.
Anfernee Jennings (Dadeville) started at outside linebacker for the Patriots. Jennings made two tackles and registered one quarterback hit.

New Orleans Saints 35, Cleveland Browns 14

Browns cornerback Tony Brown is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.
Browns guard Javion Cohen (Central-Phenix City) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Browns running back Jerome Ford gained 10 yards on five rushing attempts and returned two kickoffs for 37 yards.
Jerry Jeudy started at wide receiver for the Browns. Jeudy had six receptions for 142 yards and one touchdown. Jeudy posted the second-highest single-game receiving total in his career as he scored on an 89-yard pass from quarterback Jameis Winston with 1:52 left in the first quarter.

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Browns tight end Cameron Latu is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Ga’Quincy “Kool-Aid” McKinstry (Pinson Valley) started at right cornerback for Saints. McKinstry made three tackles as he returned from a two-game injury absence.
Dalvin Tomlinson started at defensive tackle for the Browns. Tomlinson made two tackles.
Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. was designated as a game-day inactive.

Indianapolis Colts 28, New York Jets 27

Colts defensive end Raekwon Davis made two tackles.
Colts safety Ronnie Harrison did not record any stats.
Colts center Ryan Kelly is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.
Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (Theodore) was designated as a game-day inactive. A neck injury sidelined Mosley for the fourth game in a row.
Quinnen Williams (Wenonah) started at defensive tackle for the Jets. Williams made a season-high seven tackles, recorded one sack, had two tackles for loss and registered three quarterback hits.

Pittsburgh Steelers 18, Baltimore Ravens 16

Ravens cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (St. Paul’s Episcopal) did not record any stats.
Ravens guard Darrian Dalcourt is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Minkah Fitzpatrick started at free safety for the Steelers. Fitzpatrick made seven tackles.
Najee Harris started at running back for the Steelers. Harris ran for 63 yards on 18 carries and caught four passes for 30 yards.
Derrick Henry started at running back for the Ravens. Henry ran for 65 yards and one touchdown on 13 carries. Henry scored on a 1-yard run as Baltimore took a 7-6 lead with 1:16 left in the first half. Henry became the fourth player in the NFL’s Super Bowl era to score a touchdown in each of his first 11 games in a season, joining O.J. Simpson in 1975, Jerry Rice in 1987 and John Riggins in 1983 in achieving that feat. Henry also lost a fumble on the second snap of the game.

Marlon Humphrey (Hoover) started at cornerback for the Ravens. Humphrey made three tackles, recorded one tackle for loss and intercepted one pass. Humphrey picked off Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson in the end zone with the Steelers leading 15-10 with 9:23 to play.

Ravens safety Eddie Jackson was designated as a game-day inactive. Baltimore said Jackson’s absence was not injury-related.

Minnesota Vikings 23, Tennessee Titans 13

J.C. Latham started at left offensive tackle for the Titans.
Calvin Ridley started at wide receiver for the Titans. Ridley had four receptions for 58 yards.
Cam Robinson started at left offensive tackle for the Vikings.
Vikings kicker Will Reichard (Hoover) is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.
Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner did not record any stats.

Denver Broncos 38, Atlanta Falcons 6

Falcons inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (Auburn High) did not record any stats.
Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.
Falcons running back Jase McClellan ran for 15 yards on eight carries.
Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders is on the physically-unable-to-perform list and not eligible to play.
Patrick Surtain II started at left cornerback for the Broncos. Surtain made one tackle and broke up one pass.
Broncos cornerback Levi Wallace made one tackle.

Seattle Seahawks 20, San Francisco 49ers 17

Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe made one tackle.
Jarran Reed started at defensive end for the Seahawks. Reed made one tackle and registered one quarterback hit.

Buffalo Bills 30, Kansas City Chiefs 21

Amari Cooper started at wide receiver for the Bills. Cooper returned from a two-game absence because of a wrist injury to catch two passes for 55 yards.
Bills safety Kareem Jackson is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers in on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Chiefs tight end Irv Smith Jr. is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

Los Angeles Chargers 34, Cincinnati Bengals 27

Bengals safety Jordan Battle made two tackles.
Bradley Bozeman (Handley) started at center for the Chargers.
Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton had an 8-yard reception and a 36-yard kickoff return.
Chargers defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe did not record any stats.
Chargers offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Chargers punter JK Scott averaged 46.7 yards on six punts, with a 41.0-yard net. Scott had a 53-yard punt returned 7 yards to the Cincinnati 36-yard line, a 58-yarder returned 17 yards to the Cincinnati 26, a 32-yarder out of bounds at the 50, a 39-yarder for a fair catch at the Cincinnati 14, a 55-yarder returned 10 yards to the Cincinnati 21 and a 43-yarder for a fair catch at the Cincinnati 16.

Week 11 started on Thursday night, when the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 26-18.

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Week 11 concludes on Monday, when the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys square off at 7:15 p.m. CDT at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. ABC and ESPN will televise the game.

FOR MORE OF AL.COM’S COVERAGE OF THE NFL, GO TO OUR NFL PAGE

Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter at @AMarkG1.

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Tracker: Alabama Basketball’s Returners, Additions, Departures for 2026-27 Season

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March 28, 2026

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Tracker: Alabama Basketball’s Returners, Additions, Departures for 2026-27 Season

4-seed Alabama basketball fell to 1-seed Michigan 90-77 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on March 27 in Chicago. This loss ended the Crimson Tide’s 2025-26 season with a 25-10 record.

These next couple of days will be a reflection for Alabama and head coach Nate Oats. The Tide will recount the moments that made them laugh, cry and created a bond that will last a lifetime. But the page will be turned to the 2026-27 season very soon.

The transfer portal opens on April 7, the day after the National Championship, and closes on April 21. BamaCentral is keeping track of the Crimson Tide’s outgoing and incoming players and coaches right here ahead of next season.

This article will be updated regularly throughout the offseason as changes to the roster and staff occur.

Last Update: March 28

Players Who Could Return, Transfer or Enter NBA Draft

G Labaron Philon Jr. (would be a junior)
G Aden Holloway (would be a senior)
G Jalil Bethea (would be a junior)
G Davion Hannah (would be a sophomore *pending redshirt*)
G Preston Murphy Jr. (would be a senior)
F Amari Allen (would be a sophomore)
F Aiden Sherrell (would be a junior)
F London Jemison (would be a sophomore)
F Taylor Bol Bowen (would be a senior)
F Keitenn Bristow (would be a junior *pending redshirt*)
C Collins Onyejiaka (would be a sophomore *pending redshirt*)

Exhausted Collegiate Eligibility

Latrell Wrightsell Jr.

Wrightsell was the lone 2025-26 Alabama player who was also a member of the 2023-24 Final Four team. He wrapped up his sixth season of basketball, playing three with the Crimson Tide after starting his career with Cal State Fullerton. He was labeled by Oats as a leader of this team on numerous occasions and his early departure from last season following an Achilles rupture gave him a National Championship mentality.

Wrightsell averaged 13.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals. In 27 appearances (19 starts), he played 27.3 minutes per game and had shooting splits of .403/.360/.793.

Houston Mallette

Whenever Mallette’s name was mentioned during a press conference, Oats lit up and gushed over him. The guard was also recognized as a leader and it showed every game via his extreme energy on and off the floor. Like Wrightsell, Mallette’s 2024-25 season — his first in Tuscaloosa after three years at Pepperdine — ended early due to knee injuries, and he plays every game as if it’s his last.

Mallette averaged 6.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.6 steals. In 35 appearances (12 starts), he played 23.3 minutes per game and had shooting splits of .372/.355/.886.

Noah Williamson

Williamson transferred out of Bucknell last offseason after being named the Patriot League Player of the Year. The Alabama center was available for every game this season, but he averaged less than 10 minutes per contest. His season-high was 10 points against Kentucky, but he also scored eight with two 3-pointers in the Round of 32 win over Texas Tech.

Williamson averaged 1.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocks. In 33 appearances (no starts), he played 8.2 minutes per game and had shooting splits of .313/.167/.643.

Officially Returning

Will be updated

NBA Draft Declarations

Will be updated

Outgoing Transfers

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Incoming Transfers

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Assistants on the Move

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Incoming Assistants

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The 2026 Recruiting Class

The rankings listed are from the time of each player’s commitment

Tarris Bouie, Small Forward

Bouie, who signed with Alabama last November, is the No. 33 prospect on the ESPN 100 list. The 6-foot-6, 170-pound SPIRE Academy standout from Geneva, Ohio, is the 13th-ranked player at his position and the second-best athlete in his state.

“I have a very good relationship with coach [Nate] Oats,” Bouie told ESPN when he committed. “We talk often, and that was the big difference in my decision. He is a genuine guy. Coach Oats recruited me hard, and I really like their style of play. Over the summer, I remember him being at almost every one of my games.

Qayden Samuels, Small Forward

The 6-foot-5, 210-pound standout from Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, Md., is ranked as a consensus 4-star recruit who is ranked as the No. 18 prospect nationally, the No. 6 small forward and the No. 2 recruit in the state, per 247 Sports. He’s also the No. 23 prospect in On3’s rankings and holds the No. 22 spot in ESPN’s list.

“Qayden Samuels is an electric scorer and has proven himself to be one of the best scorers in the country,” Oats said in a press release. “Qayden is a very good athlete who plays above the rim and makes good plays with the ball in his hands. We are elated to sign one of the most sought-after players in the country.”

Jaxon Richardson, Small Forward

The 6-foot-6, 205-pounder from Southeastern Prep is ranked as the No. 21 prospect nationally, the No. 7 small forward and the No. 4 player in the state of Florida, per 247 Sports. He’s also the No. 27 prospect in On3’s rankings and is No. 17 in the ESPN100.

The McDonald’s All-American is the son of former NBA player Jason Richardson, who was in the league for 14 years. He’s also the brother of Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson.

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Yaxel Lendeborg stars as top-seeded Michigan beats Alabama in Sweet 16

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March 27, 2026

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Yaxel Lendeborg stars as top-seeded Michigan beats Alabama in Sweet 16

March 27, 2026 / 10:25 PM EDT
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Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a dazzling all-around performance, and Michigan beat Alabama 90-77 on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years.

Trey McKenney and Elliot Cadeau each scored 17 points as top-seeded Michigan set a school record with its 34th win of the season. Roddy Gayle Jr. finished with 16 points.

Led by McKenney and Gayle, the Wolverines (34-3) enjoyed a 33-6 advantage in bench points. But the versatile Lendeborg was the star of the show as his team grabbed control in the second half.

Next up for the Wolverines is Sunday’s Midwest Region final against the winner of Tennessee-Iowa State.

Labaron Philon Jr. scored 35 points for fourth-seeded Alabama, which reached the Elite Eight each of the previous two years. Latrell Wrightsell Jr. had 15 points.

Alabama (25-10) was once again without star guard Aden Holloway, who missed the school’s tournament run after he was suspended indefinitely following a March 16 arrest on felony drug charges.

Even without Holloway, the Crimson Tide stayed right with the Wolverines for much of the up-tempo matchup of two of the tournament’s highest scoring teams. But everything changed when Lendeborg, the Big Ten player of the year, started to assert himself at the beginning of the second half.

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How To Watch: Michigan vs Alabama in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

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How To Watch: Michigan vs Alabama in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

After taking care of business in the first two rounds, the Michigan Wolverines head to Chicago for a tough, but passable second weekend. An Elite Eight draw of either Iowa State (Kenpom No. 7) or Tennessee (No. 14) makes for an interesting matchup, but up first is the Alabama Crimson Tide, who sits 12th in Kenpom with the No. 3 offense but No. 60 defense.

The Tide rolls into the Sweet Sixteen after crushing Hofstra and a JT Toppin-less Texas Tech, but faces its own star-player absence with the ongoing Aden Holloway saga. Michigan is nearly a double-digit favorite, but like a turbocharged Saint Louis, the Alabama offense can be the stuff of nightmares. Every game from here on out is a battle, though, and all things considered, the bracket is set up just fine for the Wolverines.

Sweet Sixteen: No. 1 Michigan (33-3) vs. No. 4 Alabama (25-9)

Date & Time: Friday, March 27, 7:35 p.m. ET
Location: United Center, Chicago, IL
TV/Streaming: TBS

These programs have actually not met in basketball since a neutral site Alabama win back in 2009. Of course, there have been a couple notable football encounters over the past 28 months, which makes it five games on the gridiron this century. It is fitting that these squads now meet in the Sweet Sixteen, as they are arguably the top two schools over the past decade when it comes to combined football and basketball success.

Alabama 2PT Defense: 48.2% (44th)

On paper, it looks like the Bama defense might be able to hang with Michigan’s elite interior shooting, but I struggle to believe the raw numbers. The size mismatch in this game will be apparent right away, as Aiden Sherrell is the only real big in the lineup with Charles Bediako no longer eligible (lol). While the Tide gives up a decent number of threes and plenty of assists, jumpers are not the way to go in this one.

There is a very real chance that the Wolverines just hammer the paint and put up ridiculous efficiency numbers. Aday Mara looks like the x-factor here, and if Sherrell gets in any sort of foul trouble, it might just be too much for the defense to handle. This may turn into a track meet (more below), but this game sets up well for Michigan to score whenever it wants down low.

Alabama 3PT Rate: 53.9% (1st)

With this potential problem in the paint, Nate Oats knows his squad will need to put up big numbers of their own, and like Jalen Milroe rushing the ball himself, the plan is no secret. This is not necessarily the most accurate three-point shooting team in the nation, but the volume figures are substantial. For Alabama to pull off the upset, it must trade threes for twos, and that — unfortunately — is a viable strategy on Friday.

The Wolverines absolutely must close out on all shooters and again entice their opponent to opt for shots inside the arc. Future lottery pick Labaron Philon is the biggest threat, both with his willingness to drive and ability to pass (5.0 APG), but really everyone on the floor is going to be an issue from distance. There have been instances this year where teams just cannot miss from deep, and a repeat of that would be a major concern for Michigan.

Alabama DReb: 67.3% (287th)

The Wolverines’ size advantage should also play a role on the offensive glass, as Alabama has been terrible in defensive rebounding. Though Michigan has fluctuated in its prioritization of grabbing misses, this does feel like the right opportunity to make the most of the offensive possessions with plenty of second-chance points being readily available without a ton of resistance.

Not only does the Tide struggle to clean up the boards, but it also owns takeaway numbers in the bottom-10 of the entire country, while Michigan’s ball security has quietly been very strong to close out the year. This sets up perfectly for a massive offensive output. The pitfalls are the same as always: fluky bounces, careless passes, and an over-reliance on threes. If the Wolverines can stick to their game, the scoreboard is going to be lit up.

Alabama Adj. Tempo: 73 (4th)

Even more than Saint Louis, Alabama wants to run, and when it does, it wants to chuck up threes. This is going to be such a fascinating game to watch, since obviously Michigan will be more than happy to do that going the other way as well, and the Tide’s absolute commitment to getting down the court is what could lead to all of the aforementioned offensive rebounding opportunities.

With this pace, Bama does not grab a ton of offensive rebounds itself, nor does it get to the line often. It does, however, get blocked A TON, which should be fun for all of the Wolverine bigs. How close this game is really comes down to whether or not Alabama’s threes fall. The Tide will run and will hoist up a ton of attempts; make a hearty amount and an upset is possible, but have a tepid outing and this could be a blowout.

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