Cyclones In The NFL: Week 1

Purdy Week 1

Brock Purdy became just the second Iowa State quarterback to start week one of an NFL season Sunday with a 30-7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Purdy went 19-for-29 for 220 yards and two touchdowns. Purdy remains perfect in the regular season as a starter with the win over the Steelers marking his sixth consecutive victory. This was the first game back for Purdy after an elbow injury forced him to leave the 2023 NFC Championship game in the first quarter.

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Next Up: The 49ers will stay on the road to face Jake Hummel and the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday at 3:05 p.m.

David Montgomery Week 1

David Montgomery started his fifth season in the NFL and first with the Detroit Lions with a strong performance, scoring the game-winning touchdown against defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City.

New home, same @MontgomerDavid.

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Next Up: Montgomery and the Lions host Seattle Sunday at noon.

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The Monday Night Football clash between New York and Buffalo featured three Cyclones, all playing for the Jets. Second-year running back Breece Hall was the standout in this game rushing for 127 yards on 10 carries, including one rush that went for 83 yards. Monday marked the first game for Hall since a torn ACL left him unable to play most of what was a promising rookie season. Allen Lazard led the Jets in receiving yards in his first game for the organization with two receptions going for 46 yards. His receptions included a 24 yard pickup on third down that eventually would lead to the Jets game tying touchdown in the 4th quarter. 2023 first-round pick Will McDonald recorded one tackle in his rookie debut as he looks to break into one of the best defensive lines in the NFL after promising performances in his first training camp. The Jets beat the Bills 22-16 in overtime with a punt returned for a touchdown.

Next Up: The Jets will travel to Dallas to play the Cowboys this Sunday at 3:25 P.M.

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X Week 1

Two Cyclones faced off in the week one matchup between the Texans and the Ravens. Rookie Xavier Hutchinson caught his first pass in the NFL for nine yards on his only target of the game. Tight end Charlie Kolar was targeted once in the 25-9 victory for the Ravens.

Next Up: Hutchinson and the Texans will head back to Houston to play against the Indianapolis Colts, while Kolar and the Ravens will face the Bengals in Cincinnati. Both games will be played at noon.

Jake Hummel made one tackle in the Rams opening day win over in Seattle 30-13.

Next Up: Hummel faces Purdy on Sunday at 3:05 p.m.

Anthony Johnson was inactive in the Packers week one win over the Bears 38-20.

Next Up: The Packers travel to Atlanta on Sunday at noon.

Kene Kwangwu will not suit up for the Vikings for the first four weeks of the season after being placed on injured reserve for an undisclosed injury.

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