Patriots-Steelers, Colts-Chiefs headline WVTM 13’s NFL Week 2 coverage
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
Week 2 of the NFL season continues this weekend on WVTM 13 with a pair of games featuring several former Alabama high school and college standouts.
The New England Patriots will host the Pittsburgh Steelers at noon Sunday on CBS. Later that night, the Indianapolis Colts will visit the Kansas City Chiefs on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.”
For the Patriots, former Alabama defensive tackle Christian Barmore returns to the field for coach Mike Vrabel. Barmore recorded five tackles and a sack while earning Defensive MVP honors in Alabama’s 2021 national championship victory. New England also features former Alabama tight end Cameron Latu and former Auburn defensive back Carlton Davis III.
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The Steelers’ roster includes former Auburn defensive back Jamel Dean, who forced a fumble in last week’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.
In Sunday night’s matchup, former Alabama defensive tackle Tim Smith is with the Colts.
The Chiefs feature rookie Peter Woods, an Alabaster native and Thompson High School product. Woods made two tackles in his NFL debut as he begins his rookie season in Kansas City.
After going 1-2 with his Week 1 picks, WVTM 13 Sports Director Julian Mitchell predicts wins for the Patriots and the Chiefs in Week 2.
The Patriots and Steelers kick off at noon Sunday on CBS, followed by the Colts and Chiefs on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.”
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