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Get Your Popcorn Ready for 'Tua vs. Mac' in NFL Week 1 for Patriots vs. Dolphins

By Ben Heisler

Jones and Tagovailoa, both quarterbacks at the same time at the University of Alabama will match up in Week 1 of the NFL season.
Jones and Tagovailoa, both quarterbacks at the same time at the University of Alabama will match up in Week 1 of the NFL season. / Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
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Since Nick Saban arrived at Alabama in 2007, he's had a few quarterbacks go on to play a sprinkle of games in the NFL.

In 2021, the Crimson Tide has three starting quarterbacks in the league; all of which were on the roster at the very same time!

Now that Mac Jones is the Patriots' starting quarterback following the release of veteran Cam Newton, he'll be on the field in Week 1 when the New England Patriots host the Miami Dolphins in Foxboro. WynnBET has the Patriots as 2.5-point favorites at home, with the juice set at -125 (bet $115 to win $100). Bettors can get Miami as 2.5-point underdogs at +105 odds (bet $100 to win $105). The total is on the lower side for the week at 45.5 (-110).

Who will have the better NFL career: Tua Tagovailoa or Mac Jones?

Both quarterbacks were first round picks after each leading their team to a national championship during their time at Alabama. In Tagovailoa's freshman year, he backed up current Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, eventually replacing him at halftime of the 2017 National Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs. Tagovailoa threw for 166 passing yards and three touchdowns, including a 41-yarder in overtime to DeVonta Smith to win 26-23.

Jones took over for Tagovailoa in 2019 after a serious hip injury,, throwing for over 1,500 yards and 14 touchdowns in his sophomore season. In 2020, Jones led the Tide to another championship, this time over No. 11 overall pick Justin Fields and the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24.

WynnBET currently has both quarterbacks listed among the total MVP candidates for 2021, with Tagovailoa at +3000, and Jones much further behind at +12500. With the two quarterbacks likely competing against each other for years to come in the AFC East division, the rivalry should intensify as the season, and years go on.

Are you on the Tua Train? Or 'Jammin' with Jones' in Week 1 for Dolphins vs. Patriots?

Make your pick today with the brand new WynnBET app!

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