Tank Bigsby and Daniel Carlson headlined another productive week for Auburn alumni in the NFL, with both players delivering key moments in wins for their teams.
Bigsby found the end zone for the first time this season and helped the Philadelphia Eagles improve to 2-0 with a 24-20 win over the Titans. The former third-round pick scored the Eagles’ first touchdown of the game, punching it in from the two-yard line with 12:49 left in the second quarter. He finished with 15 total touches on 26 snaps, and the score was the 12th touchdown of his four-year NFL career, putting him 15th all-time among former Auburn running backs.
Carlson was just as steady for New Orleans in Baltimore. He opened the scoring for the Saints with field goals from 23, 47 and 51 yards, then added his lone extra point in a 24-17 win over the Ravens.
That gave him 229 career field goals in nine seasons, which ranks third in the NFL in field goals made since he entered the league in 2018. The 2022 All-Pro is also still one of the league’s most reliable legs, sitting at an 86.7% career field-goal percentage, the ninth-best mark in NFL history.
Jamel Dean kept his strong start going in Pittsburgh. The first-year Steeler and eighth-year pro posted three tackles and a forced fumble against the Patriots, marking the first time in his career he has forced a fumble in consecutive weeks.
He’s tied for second in the NFL in that category. Dean also earned an 81.0 PFF grade and an 81.4 coverage grade.
Through two weeks, he is the fifth highest-graded cornerback at 84.8, and he leads all 132 NFL corners in run defense with a 91.7 grade.
Jamien Sherwood added another busy outing for the Jets, tying for the team lead with six tackles against the Packers. He logged three solo tackles and a tackle for loss.
Since stepping into a bigger role for New York in 2024, Sherwood has been one of the league’s most productive linebackers. He ranks second in the NFL over that span in total tackles with 322 and solo tackles with 174, both across 36 games played.
Other Tigers remain scattered across the league, including Derrick Brown, Carlton Davis III, Keldric Faulk, Derick Hall, Josh Harris, Noah Igbinoghene, Bobby Jamison-Travis, Jonathan Jones, Eku Leota, Connor Lew, Roger McCreary, Mason Murphy, Bo Nix *, Owen Pappoe, J.J. Pegues *, Nehemiah Pritchett, Jaylin Simpson, Jarrett Stidham, Daniel Thomas, Malik Willis *, Colby Wooden and Jeremiah Wright.
On injured reserve, Auburn is represented by Keyron Crawford, Jack Driscoll, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Dorian Mausi, Jahquez Robinson and Braden Smith.
The practice squad group includes Eugene Asante, K.J. Britt, Byron Cowart *, Marcus Harris, Jarquez Hunter, Jayson Jones, Austin Keys, Jalen McLeod, Dillon Wade and Kilian Zierer.
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The biggest game-day change for fans, though, comes from a necessary absence rather than a new attraction. The pregame flyover has been canceled because of military personnel deployment, while Auburn Athletics is also adjusting stadium operations around construction at Jordan-Hare Stadium with additional metal detectors, new entry points and earlier gate opening times aimed at making the lines move more smoothly. [Read more 🡒]
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Auburn Is Making Another Jordan-Hare Change Fans Will Notice Saturday
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The other pieces are just as focused on easing the crush around the stadium. Temporary vendors are being removed from congested spots, law enforcement presence is being increased and fans with certain lower-level tickets are being directed to use specific ramps and seating routes. It is the kind of behind-the-scenes tweak Auburn hopes will matter most when the crowd starts arriving and the pressure points at Jordan-Hare begin to show. [Read more 🡒]