Cyclones In the NFL: Week 18

Montgomery-Week 18

David Montgomery carried 10 times for 40 yards and one touchdown in the Lions' 30-20 win over the Vikings. Heading into the playoffs, Montgomery has 1,015 rushing yards and a career-high 13 rushing touchdowns.

Among NFL players, Montgomery is Top 10 in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns and rushing yards per game.

.@Lions RB @MontgomerDavid has topped 1,000 rushing yards on the season.

He joins RBs James Stewart (2000), @BarrySanders (1989) and Billy Sims (1980) as the only players to rush for 1,000+ yards and 10+ TDs in their first season for Detroit.#OnePride pic.twitter.com/DQBYhMA9Xs
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) January 7, 2024

UP NEXT: The Lions host the Rams in a primetime playoff matchup on Sunday at 7 p.m. on NBC.

Hall-Week 18

The Jets finished their season with a 17-3 win over the Patriots to finish at 7-10 on the season. Breece Hall had another fantastic performance for the Jets, recording new career highs in rushing attempts and rushing yards. Hall put up 37 carries for 178 yards, including a 50-yard rushing touchdown, along with 12 receiving yards in the win for the Jets.

Hall's performance capped a successful sophomore season in the NFL with nearly 1,600 total yards and nine total touchdowns on the year. Hall will continue to be a useful asset for the Jets in the future as Aaron Rodgers looks to return off injury in 2024.

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— Iowa State Football (@CycloneFB) January 7, 2024

Will McDonald IV finished his rookie season with one sack and one tackle for loss for the defense. McDonald has shown the makings of a productive pass rusher with three sacks in his last eight games off limited opportunities. He will continue to be a promising prospect for the Jets moving forward.

Allen Lazard was labeled inactive in the season finale.

Brock Purdy, among several other starters, was rested in Sunday's matchup against the Rams as the 49ers have already clinched the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC. In just his second, Purdy was named to the Pro Bowl Games.

In just his second season @brockpurdy13 is headed to the Pro Bowl Games‼️

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— Iowa State Football (@CycloneFB) January 4, 2024

UP NEXT: The 49ers have a bye week before hosting a divisional round matchup against the lowest-seeded winner of the wild card round matchups.

Charlie Kolar had a career-high three catches for 23 yards in the Ravens' 17-10 loss against the Steelers.

UP NEXT: The Ravens have a bye after securing the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The Ravens will host a divisional round playoff game against the lowest-seeded team in the AFC to win in the wild card round.

Xavier Hutchinson recorded one catch for six yards in the Texans' 23-19 over the Colts to win the AFC South division title.

UP NEXT: The Texans host the Browns in a wild card round matchup Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on NBC.

Kene Nwangwu capped off his 2023 campaign with two kickoff returns for 51 yards in the loss to the Lions.

Jake Hummel recorded one tackle in the Rams' 21-20 win over the 49ers to secure the No. 6 seed in the NFC.

UP NEXT: The Rams travel to Detroit to take on the Lions in the wild card round.

Anthony Johnson Jr. recorded no stats in the Packers' 17-9 win over the Bears to secure a spot in the playoffs.

UP NEXT: The Packers will play the Cowboys in Dallas at 3:30 p.m. this Sunday on Fox.

Former Iowa State wide receiver La'Michael Pettway signed a two-year deal to the New England Patriots' 53-man roster. Pettway has transitioned to tight end as a professional.