New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings recorded three sacks during a 20-12 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in an NFL preseason game on Saturday afternoon.
A former Dadeville High School and Alabama standout, Jennings has 5.5 sacks in 61 NFL regular-season games. But he took down Minnesota rookie quarterback Max Brosmer three times in the second half on Saturday.
Brosmer also was intercepted by New England safety Kyle Dugger in the end zone on a throw from the Patriots 13-yard line on the final snap of the game.
In the other five NFL preseason games played on Saturday afternoon:
Third-team quarterback Quinn Ewers threw two second-half touchdown passes and the Miami defense turned back Detroit at the Dolphins 13-yard line with 22 seconds to play to preserve a 24-17 victory over the Lions.
Carolina starting quarterback Bryce Young was 0-for-2 and backup Andy Dalton sustained an elbow injury, leaving third-team QB Jack Plummer to run the Panthers’ offense for most of the game. Houston intercepted Plummer twice and limited Carolina to 164 yards in the Texans’ 20-3 victory.
A 30-yard, fourth-down completion to the Green Bay 1-yard line with seven seconds to play was overturned on video review, and the Packers held on for a 23-19 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Each team had a pick-six, but the Philadelphia Eagles offense gained only 88 yards in a 22-13 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Jake Moody kicked a 59-yard field goal on the game’s final snap after safety Jaylen Mahoney intercepted a pass with 13 seconds to play to lift the San Francisco 49ers to a 22-19 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Moody had made a 44-yard field goal with 37 seconds remaining to tie the score.
Sixty-nine players from Alabama high schools and colleges got on the field during the NFL’s Saturday afternoon preseason games:
Detroit Lions linebacker Zach Cunningham hits Miami Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson during an NFL preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit.
Detroit Lions linebacker Zach Cunningham hits Miami Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson during an NFL preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Miami Dolphins 24, Detroit Lions 17
Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (Alabama) did not play.
Dolphins linebacker Eugene Asante (Auburn) tied for the team lead with six tackles, recorded one tackle for loss and broke up one pass.
Lions safety Brian Branch (Alabama) did not play.
K.J. Britt (Oxford) started at linebacker for the Dolphins. Britt made one tackle.
Lions guard Gunner Britton (Auburn) did not record any stats.
Zach Cunningham (Pinson Valley) started at linebacker for the Lions. Cunningham made two tackles, registered one quarterback hit and broke up one pass.
Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (Alabama) did not play.
Lions cornerback Allan George (Andalusia) broke up one pass.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (Alabama) did not play.
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (West Alabama) did not play.
Lions defensive tackle Brodric Martin (Northridge, North Alabama) did not record any stats.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama) did not play.
Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (Alabama) did not play.
Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (Alabama) did not play.
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins catches a touchdown pass during an NFL preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins catches a touchdown pass during an NFL preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston.(AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Texans 20, Carolina Panthers 3
Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama) started at defensive end for the Texans. Anderson made two tackles.
Jake Andrews (Stanhope Elmore, Troy) started at center for the Texans.
Derrick Brown (Auburn) started at defensive end for the Panthers. Brown did not record any stats in his first game action since the first regular-season contest of the 2024 season, when he sustained a meniscus injury.
Nico Collins (Clay-Chalkville) started at wide receiver for the Texans. Collins scored the game’s first points on a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud. Collins had two receptions for 13 yards in the game.
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (Alabama A&M) did not play.
Texans linebacker Christian Harris (Alabama) did not play.
Texans offensive lineman Tytus Howard (Monroe County, Alabama State) did not play.
Panthers wide receiver Kobe Hudson (Auburn) did not record any stats.
Mike Jackson (Spain Park) started at cornerback for the Panthers. Jackson made one tackle.
Kamari Lassiter (American Christian) started at cornerback for the Texans. Lassiter did not record any stats.
Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (Alabama) had an 8-yard reception.
Panthers defensive end LaBryan Ray (James Clemens, Alabama) did not play.
A’Shawn Robinson (Alabama) started at defensive end for the Panthers. Robinson made two tackles.
Texans offensive tackle Cam Robinson (Alabama) did not play.
Texans tight end Irv Smith Jr. (Alabama) led Houston with five receptions for 46 yards. Smith did not catch a pass during the 2024 regular season and had one reception in the playoffs.
Texans cornerback Tremon Smith (Saks) recorded a tackle for loss, returned a punt 10 yards and ran back a kickoff 25 yards.
Henry To’oTo’o (Alabama) started at linebacker for the Texans. To’oTo’o led Houston with five tackles and forced a fumble, which was recovered by Carolina.
Texans safety Jimmie Ward (Davidson) did not play.
Bryce Young (Alabama) started at quarterback for the Panthers. Both of Young’s passes fell incomplete as he played the first two possessions. He had a 2-yard run and got sacked twice. His pass on the game’s first snap was intercepted, but a defensive-holding penalty against Houston defensive end Will Anderson Jr. nullified the turnover.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard looks for a receiver during an NFL preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard looks for a receiver during an NFL preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.(AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Green Bay Packers 23, Indianapolis Colts 19
Packers wide receiver Kawaan Baker (South Alabama) did not record any stats.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs (Alabama) did not play.
Colts quarterback Riley Leonard (Fairhope) completed 7-of-12 passes for 64 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions and ran twice for 10 yards. Indianapolis got two field goals during Leonard’s three possessions at the helm of the offense.
Colts cornerback BJ Mayes (UAB) made one tackle.
Packers safety Xavier McKinney (Alabama) did not play.
Braden Smith (Auburn) started at right offensive tackle for the Colts.
Colts defensive tackle Tim Smith (Alabama) made two tackles, registered one quarterback hit and forced one fumble. Indianapolis recovered the fumble at the Green Bay 22-yard line and turned the takeaway into a field goal with 2:14 left in the first half.
Packers offensive tackle Kadeem Telfort (UAB) did not record any stats.
Packers running back Jalen White (Daleville) is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.
Malik Willis (Auburn) started at quarterback for the Packers. Willis completed 6-of-14 passes for 83 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. Green Bay’s three possessions with Willis at quarterback ended with a miss on a 39-yard field-goal attempt and two punts, with the final series derailed by an unnecessary-roughness penalty.
Colby Wooden (Auburn) started at defensive tackle for the Packers. Wooden did not record any stats.
Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard kicks a field goal during an NFL preseason game against the New England Patriots on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard kicks a field goal during an NFL preseason game against the New England Patriots on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
New England Patriots 20, Minnesota Vikings 12
Vikings defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (Alabama) did not play.
Patriots wide receiver Javon Baker (Alabama) had a 13-yard reception.
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (Alabama) did not play.
Vikings defensive lineman Travis Bell (Jeff Davis) made one tackle.
Vikings punter Oscar Chapman (Auburn) averaged 52.5 yards on two punts. Chapman had a 47-yard punt returned 9 yards to the New England 37-yard line and a 58-yarder downed at the New England 31. Chapman also was the holder for three field goals.
Carlton Davis (Auburn) started at cornerback for the Patriots. Davis broke up one pass.
Patriots tight end CJ Dippre (Alabama) was targeted once but did not have a reception.
Patriots cornerback DJ James (Spanish Fort, Auburn) did not play.
Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings (Dadeville, Alabama) recorded three sacks. Jennings sacked Minnesota quarterback Max Brosmer for a 14-yard loss on second-and-10 at the Vikings 32-yard line with 4:54 left in the third quarter, then sacked Brosmer again on the next snap for a 6-yard loss. With 11:28 left to play, Jennings sacked Brosmer on third-and-5 at the New England 21-yard line.
Marcus Jones (Enterprise, Troy) started at cornerback for the Patriots. Jones returned a punt 37 yards.
Vikings center Ryan Kelly (Alabama) did not play.
Austin Keys (Auburn) started at linebacker for the Vikings. Keys led Minnesota with seven tackles, and he recovered a kickoff that had been fumbled by the Vikings.
Vikings wide receiver Robert Lewis (Auburn) did not play.
Vikings linebacker Dorian Mausi (Auburn) made six tackles.
Vikings kicker Will Reichard (Hoover, Alabama) made his four kicks – field goals of 34, 54, 47 and 27 yards – for all of Minnesota’s points.
Patriots defensive end Jereme Robinson (Carver-Montgomery) did not record any stats.
Patriots safety Dell Pettus (Sparkman, Troy) made three tackles on defense and one tackle on special teams.
Patriots outside linebacker Monty Rice (James Clemens) made two tackles.
Vikings cornerback Reddy Steward (Austin, Troy) did not record any stats.
Vikings running back Tre Stewart (Jacksonville State) had two receptions for 6 yards.
Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner (Alabama) did not play.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell sacks Cleveland Browns cornerback Dillon Gabriel during an NFL preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell sacks Cleveland Browns cornerback Dillon Gabriel during an NFL preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Cleveland Browns 22, Philadelphia Eagles 13
Eagles cornerback Jakorian Bennett (McGill-Toolen) made two tackles and broke up one pass.
Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (West Limestone) did not play.
Tony Brown (Alabama) started at cornerback for the Browns. Brown made one tackle.
Jihaad Campbell (Alabama) started at linebacker for the Eagles. Campbell made four tackles and recorded one tackle.
Browns tight end Sal Cannella (Auburn) had three receptions for 15 yards.
Browns guard Javion Cohen (Central-Phenix City, Alabama) did not record any stats.
Browns linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (Auburn High) did not play.
Eagles guard Landon Dickerson (Alabama) did not play.
Browns safety Christopher Edmonds (Samford) made one tackle.
Browns running back Jerome Ford (Alabama) did not play.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (Alabama) did not play.
Browns cornerback Keenan Isaac (Midfield, Alabama State) made two tackles and broke up one pass.
Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (Alabama) did not play.
Browns wide receiver Kisean Johnson (Ramsay, Alabama State) did not record any stats.
Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (Pike Road) did not play.
Eagles tight end Cameron Latu (Alabama) made one tackle on special teams. Latu was targeted once but did not have a reception.
Eagles cornerback Mac McWilliams (UAB) made one tackle.
Eagles running back ShunDerrick Powell (North Alabama) netted minus-5 yards on three rushing attempts and had a 2-yard reception.
Eagles cornerback Eli Ricks (Alabama) made one tackle.
Eagles running back Keilan Robinson (Alabama) gained 9 yards on six rushing attempts, caught a 6-yard pass and ran back a kickoff 24 yards.
Eagles defensive tackle Justin Rogers (Auburn) made one tackle.
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (Alabama) did not play.
Eagles offensive lineman Tyler Steen (Alabama) did not play.
Browns linebacker Nathaniel Watson (Maplesville) recorded three tackles for loss on defense and one tackle on special teams.
Alex Wright (Elba, UAB) started at defensive end for the Browns. Wright made one tackle.
Byron Young (Alabama) started at defensive tackle for the Eagles. Young made two tackles.
Browns offensive tackle Kilian Zierer (Auburn) did not record any stats.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones scrambles during an NFL preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones scrambles during an NFL preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.(AP Photo/John Locher)
San Francisco 49ers 22, Las Vegas Raiders 19
Forty-Niners running back Ameer Abdullah (Homewood) is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.
Forty-Niners quarterback Carter Bradley (South Alabama) completed 8-of-13 passes for 96 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions and had a 2-yard run. Bradley was on the field for three fourth-quarter possessions, and each ended in a field goal.
Forty-Niners defensive tackle Shakel Brown (Troy) made one tackle.
Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (Auburn) connected on field goals from 41, 35, 54 and 30 yards and made an extra point.
Bryce Huff (St. Paul’s Episcopal) started at defensive end for the 49ers. Huff made one tackle.
Raiders wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (Hoover, Auburn) had three receptions for 28 yards.
Forty-Niners quarterback Mac Jones (Alabama) completed 13-of-16 passes for 135 yards with no touchdowns and one interception and ran three times for 4 yards. After Jones’ first series at the helm of the San Francisco offense ended in an interception in the first quarter, the 49ers had a touchdown, a missed field goal and a made field goal on the quarterback’s following possessions.
Forty-Niners cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. (South Alabama) made three tackles.
Forty-Niners cornerback Siran Neal (Eufaula, Jacksonville State) made two tackles and broke up one pass.
Raiders defensive tackle JJ Pegues (Auburn) made two tackles and shared a sack.
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