Cyclones In the NFL: Week 12

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David Montgomery added another good game to his season in Detroit, recording 15 rushing attempts for 71 yards and one touchdown in the Lions' 29-22 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day. Montgomery led all rushers in attempts and rushing yards while adding an average of 4.7 yards on each carry.

Across Montgomery's 2023 season, he has recorded over 60 rushing yards and at least one rushing touchdown in seven of the eight games he has played, including in each of his last three games. Montgomery will look to keep this form going and beat his career best of five games with over 60 rushing yards and at least one rushing touchdown, which he reached in 2020 as a member of the Chicago Bears.

After week 12, Montgomery is tied for fifth in the NFL with nine rushing touchdowns and is just outside the top 10 in rushing yards with 648 yards on the season.

UP NEXT: The Lions take on the Saints in New Orleans Sunday at Noon.

Anthony Johnson Jr. was third in tackles for the Packers in their 29-22 win. Johnson Jr. recorded eight total tackles, seven of which were solo tackles, and one pass defended over the game.

UP NEXT: The Packers will host the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.

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Brock Purdy had another quality start for the 49ers in their 31-13 win over the Seahawks in Seattle. Purdy recorded 209 passing yards and one touchdown on a 70 percent completion rate.

Purdy's touchdown gave him the most regular season touchdown passes from any former Cyclone at 32, moving past Seneca Wallace who had 31 touchdown passes across his career.

Purdy continues to show that he is an efficient passer among NFL quarterbacks, leading the league in QBR, passer rating, and completion percentage while still being among the top 10 in passing yards and touchdowns at 2,871 yards and 19 touchdowns through 12 weeks.

UP NEXT: A rematch of the 2023 NFC Championship will happen Sunday as the 49ers will travel to Philadelphia to take on the 10-1 Eagles at 3:25 p.m.

The Jets suffered another tough loss, losing 34-13 to the Dolphins to fall to 4-7 on the season.

Breece Hall had seven rushing attempts for 25 yards while adding 24 yards through the passing game. Hall's effort secured his third straight game with at least 20 receiving yards, a career high.

Will McDonald recorded two solo tackles for the Jets defense in the loss.

Allen Lazard was inactive for the Jets.

UP NEXT: The Jets look to break the losing streak at home against the Falcons Sunday at noon.

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Xavier Hutchinson recorded a career long 34-yard reception for the Texans in their 24-21 loss to the Jaguars.

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UP NEXT: The Texans stay at home and welcome the Broncos Sunday at noon.

Jake Hummel recorded a career-high three tackles in the Rams 37-14 win over the Cardinals.

UP NEXT: The Rams host the Browns Sunday at 3:25 p.m.

Kene Nwangwu recorded one kick return for 38 yards in the Vikings 12-10 loss to the Bears.

UP NEXT: The Vikings are on a bye in week 13 before going to the Raiders in week 14.

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