Cyclones in the NFL: Week 12 Recap

It was a big week for a couple playoff-hopeful Cyclones, as not only did the Texans get a big win over the Bills, but the Ravens moved into first place in the AFC North while Detroit and San Francisco won to stay in the playoff hunt.

Week 13 will feature multiple Cyclones in prime time, with four playing on Thanksgiving Day and one playing on Sunday Night Football. The trio of Ravens (Kolar, Tampa & Hummel) have a big divisional game against the Bengals on Thursday, while David Montgomery and the Lions host Green Bay.

Breece Hall – #20, New York Jets (2-9)
Hall did it all again for the Jets, totaling 119 yards of offense for New York. It's the sixth time this season that Hall has amassed 100-plus total yards of offense. He's the team's leading rusher (766 total yards) and the second-leading receiver (301 yards).
Last Time Out: L at BAL, 10-23 // 16 rushes for 44 yards, 4 catches for 75 yards
Up Next: Nov. 30, vs. Atlanta (12 pm on FOX)

T.J. Tampa – #27, Baltimore Ravens (6-5)
Tampa saw limited time on defense against the Jets, playing just two snaps, but made them count. The Jets tested him on both defensive plays, with Tampa deflecting the first target and intercepting the second – his first of his career. In total, Tampa finished with 21 snaps, making a pair of solo tackles on special teams.
Last Time Out: W vs. NYJ, 23-10 // 2 solo tackles, 1 interception, 1 pass defended
Up Next: Nov. 27, vs. Cincinnati (7:20 pm on NBC)

Jayden Higgins – #81, Houston Texans (6-5)
Higgins found paydirt for the fourth time this season against the Bills, tying him with Texan legend Andre Johnson for the second-most TD by a rookie receiver in franchise history. His four receptions were the second-most on the team, while the Texans are now back in the AFC South and playoff hunt, having won three of their last four.
Last Time Out: W vs. BUF, 23-19 // 4 catches for 38 yards and 1 touchdown
Next Up: Nov. 30, at Indianapolis (12 pm on CBS)

Jaylin Noel – #14 – Houston Texans (6-5)
Noel continues to be a versatile chess piece for the Texans, as he impacted the game in all facets on Thursday night. It's the third time this season that Noel has seen action in the passing game, running game and return game for Houston. His 96 kickoff return yards were a career high.
Last Time Out: W vs. BUF, 23-19 // 1 catch for 4 yards, 1 rush for 5 yards, 4 kickoff returns for 96 yards, 25 total snaps (17 offensive, 8 special teams)
Next Up: Nov. 30, at Indianapolis (12 pm on CBS)

Brock Purdy – #13, San Francisco 49ers (8-4)
Purdy overcame a tough opening half that featured three interceptions to help lead his 9ers to a Monday night victory. Purdy threw his lone touchdown pass in the first quarter to Jauan Jennings, with his longest pass of the night going 25 yards to George Kittle.
Last Time Out: W vs. CAR, 20-9 // completed 23-32 passes for 193 yards and 1 TD, 6 rushes for 16 yards
Up Next: Nov. 30, at Cleveland (12 pm on CBS)

David Montgomery – #5, Detroit Lions (7-4)
Montgomery saw limited action on the ground against the Giants on Sunday, as his counterpart Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 219 yards and was hard to take off the field. D-Mo saw carries in crucial moments, though, as two of his five rushing attempts went for first downs.
Last Time Out: W vs. NYG, 34-27 (OT) // 5 rushes for 18 yards, 3 catches for 19 yards
Up Next: Nov. 27, vs. GB (12 pm on FOX)

Kene Nwangwu – #34, New York Jets (2-9)
The Ravens didn't take many chances in the return game, choosing not to kick off to Nwangwu on multiple occasions. In his lone return, Kene went for 24 yards, his third-highest single-game average of the season.
Last Time Out: L at BAL, 10-23 // 1 kickoff return for 34 yards
Up Next: Nov. 30, vs. Atlanta (12 pm on FOX)

Darien Porter – #26, Las Vegas Raiders (2-9)
After coach Pete Carroll said Porter would get more playing time this week, he appeared in the starting lineup for the first time since week 10 against Denver. Porter was not targeted in coverage by the Browns, allowing zero passing yards.
Last Time Out: L vs. CLE, 10-24 // 37 total snaps (25 offensive, 12 ST)
Up Next: Nov. 30, at LAC (3:25 pm on CBS)

Xavier Hutchinson – #19, Houston Texans (6-5)
For the second time in his last three outings, Davis Mills did not target Hutchinson as he was held without a catch. He did get a jet sweep, taking it for nine yards in his only time touching the ball on the day.
Last Time Out: W vs. BUF, 23-19 // 1 rush for 9 yards, 32 total snaps (21 offensive & 11 ST)
Next Up: Nov. 30, at Indianapolis (12 pm on CBS)

Will McDonald IV – #9, New York Jets (2-9)
McDonald, and the Jets' defensive line in general, was held in check by the Ravens, as New York mustered just one sack courtesy of defensive tackle Jowon Briggs. McDonald finished without a tackle for just the second time this season.
Last Time Out: L at BAL, 10-23 // 44 defensive snaps, 1 ST snap
Up Next: Nov. 30, vs. Atlanta (12 pm on FOX)

Jake Hummel – #35, Baltimore Ravens (6-5)
Hummel and the Ravens won their fifth-straight contest, vaulting into first place in the AFC North. He would go on to finish with one tackle on special teams, marking the fifth-straight game he's made a tackle on special teams.
Last Time Out: W vs. NYJ, 23-10 // 1 tackle, 19 special teams snaps
Up Next: Nov. 27, vs. Cincinnati (7:20 pm on NBC)

Charlie Kolar – #88, Baltimore Ravens (6-5)
Kolar was not targeted in the passing game for the first time since week four against the Jets, as he saw his offensive impact come more in the run game blocking. On special teams, Kolar played 88 percent of the snaps, making one tackle.
Last Time Out: W vs. NYJ, 23-10 // 1 tackle, 41 total snaps (20 offensive, 21 ST)
Up Next: Nov. 27, vs. Cincinnati (7:20 pm on NBC)

Allen Lazard – #10, New York Jets (2-9)
Active for the first time since week eight, Lazard was targeted three times in his 24 offensive snaps on Sunday, pulling in one reception for nine yards.
Last Time Out: L at BAL, 10-23 // 1 catch for 9 yards
Up Next: Nov. 30, vs. Atlanta (12 pm on FOX)

Jalen Travis – #75, Indianapolis Colts (8-3)
Travis and the Colts were unable to hold on to a 20-9 lead over the Chiefs, eventually falling on the road in overtime.
Last Time Out: L at KC, 20-23 (OT) // five total snaps (1 offensive, 4 special teams)
Up Next: Nov. 30, vs. Houston (12 pm on CBS)

Enyi Uwazurike – #96, Denver Broncos (9-2)
Last Time Out: bye week
Next Up: Nov. 30, at Washington (7:20 pm on NBC)

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