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Commanders 2023 home schedule will be very strong

Washington has a tough home schedule in 2023.

The NFL will release the entire 2023 regular season schedule Thursday evening, and one thing is already certain, the Commanders home schedule is quite good for the home fans.

First, of course, are the NFC East divisional rival games. Hey, the NFC East recorded the best record of any division last year as the Eagles went 14-3, and won the NFC Championship before losing a tight Super Bowl to the Chiefs.

Then came the Cowboys who finished 12-5, trounced the Bucs in the first round before losing a hard-fought 19-12 game to the 49ers. You can’t forget the Giants who went 9-7-1, went to Minnesota, and beat the Vikings in the first round before losing to the Eagles. So the division games are stout in 2023.

The other three NFC home opponents all feature exciting offensive players. The Cardinals and Kyler Murray, the Bears with Justin Fields, and the 49ers who won their last nine regular-season games in 2023 are led by Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and defensive monster Nick Bosa. Bosa collected 18.5 sacks, 19 tackles for a loss and 48 quarterback hits.

The 2023 AFC opponents coming to visit the Commanders will be the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills. The Dolphins were 9-8 and 8-5 in games when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was available to play and pass to speedster receivers Tyreek Hill (119 receptions and 1,710 yards) and Jalen Waddle (75 receptions for a team-leading 18.1 yards per reception).

The Bills were led by dual-threat quarterback Josh Allen who passed for 4,283 yards, 35 touchdowns and completed 63 percent of his passes in 2022. If that wasn’t enough, Allen also rushed for 762 yards averaging 6.1 yards per carry.

The home schedule for 2023 looks to be quite the treat.

How many Commanders fans will be in the stands to cheer and support the Commanders against these tough NFL opponents?

 

Halftime Report: Alabama vs. Tennessee

Alabama has looked great through the first half as they lead Tennessee 28 to 10 heading to halftime.

Star wide receiver Jalen Waddle suffered what looks to be a pretty serious ankle injury on the opening kickoff and that’s all Alabama fans can think about right now. It was hard to see Waddle being loaded into an ambulance, and losing him will be a hard pill to swallow.

Unfortunately, it looks like Waddle will miss the remainder of the season, according to Alabama head coach Nick Saban,

After Waddle went down, the Crimson Tide showed its depth at the receiver position by plugging in sophomore Slade Bolden, who came in and contributed immediately. He and John Metchie lead Alabama in receiving yards heading at halftime.

Metchie has three receptions for 88 yards and Bolden has four receptions for 81 yards. Metchie made an outstanding catch in the second quarter that led to a touchdown.

Mac Jones has looked terrific thus far. He’s completed 13 of 15 passes for 254 yards. Jones also snuck in a touchdown at the one-yard line for Alabama’s second touchdown of the day. The first touchdown of the day came from Najee Harris who has had an outstanding game himself. He’s rushed for 49 yards on 11 carries and a pair of touchdowns.

Alabama’s defense looked great to start the game but showed weakness in the second quarter allowing the Vols to sustain two long drives that resulted in a field goal and a touchdown. The Vols touchdown came on a touchdown pass from Jarrett Guarantano to freshman receiver Jalin Hyatt. That’s was Hyatt’s first catch of the game and the first touchdown of his career.

Alabama leads Tennessee 28-10 heading into halftime and the Tide have truly dominated this game from the start. Jones has picked apart this Tennessee defense all first half and I don’t see that changing in the second half. The defense will need to review a few things at halftime as Guarantano has made a couple of big plays throughout the first half.

Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on all things Alabama Football as the second half of Alabama vs. Tennessee is set to kickoff soon.

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BREAKING: Jalen Waddle leaves Tennessee game with ankle injury

Star receiver Jalen Waddle suffered an ankle injury on the opening kickoff against the Tennessee Volunteers and is questionable to return.

Alabama’s Star wide receiver Jalen Waddle suffered an ankle injury in the opening kickoff and is questionable to return. The junior’s ankle was caught underneath a Tennessee defender and he was seen immediately limping off the field.

Waddle was then seen being helped to the locker room by Alabama trainers.

If Waddle isn’t able to return, sophomore Slade Bolden will see addition reps at both wide receiver and as a return man. Bolden caught a 12-yard pass from Mac Jones on Alabama’s opening drive and has shown flashes when given the opportunity.

Fellow wide receiver DeVonta Smith is in line for another big day if Waddle is unable to return. Smith caught 11 passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns against Georgia, and he could be in line for the same type of game against Tennessee.

Sophomore John Metchie III should be in line for more targets as well.

Let’s hope the injury to Waddle isn’t too serious and he is able to return later in the game.

Stay tuned for more updates from Roll Tide Wire, part of the USA TODAY Sports College Wire network!

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NBC Sports latest 2021 NFL mock draft predicts 4 Alabama first-rounders

NBC Sports’ latest 2021 NFL mock draft predicts four Alabama stars in the first round.

After completing Week 4 of NFL action, the 2021 NFL draft is one week closer. While the draft order isn’t set, NFL fans and front offices are starting to get a general idea of where their team stands.

Nick Saban may already have his Draft Night suit picked out, as it seems like an invite to him is almost mandatory. Like clockwork, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is likely practicing the names of a few Crimson Tide products.

NBC Sports’ Glynn Morgan put together a 2021 NFL mock draft that includes four Alabama football stars.

Here’s where they land:

29. New York Jets – Deonte Brown, G

Deonte Brown
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Brown is a key member of Alabama’s offensive line on the 2020 squad. He’s not a name typically seen on mock drafts for 2021. However, Morgan believes Brown is potenitaly the strongest lineman in this draft class. A struggling New York Jets team that can’t protect their 2018 first-round quarterback could use a quality big man up front.

Next … a star wide receiver

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