Cyclones in the NFL: Week 9 Recap

Ten Cyclones saw action this weekend, with both Charlie Kolar and David Montgomery scoring touchdowns. The trade deadline came and passed with no Cyclones being dealt, despite any rumors.

In week 10, the Ravens will visit the Vikings, giving ISU fans a chance to see former Cyclones locally in Minnesota. Jalen Travis and the Colts will face the Falcons in Berlin Sunday morning, and Enyi Uwazurike and Darien Porter will square off in Thursday Night Football.

David Montgomery – #5, Detroit Lions (5-3)
Montgomery and the Lions came out of their bye week with a tough road test to Minnesota, falling to the Vikings and moving to 1-2 in the NFC North. Montgomery scored his fifth rushing touchdown of the season in the loss.
Last Time Out: L at MIN, 24-27 // 11 rushes for 40 yards and 1 TD, 2 catches for 10 yards
Up Next: Nov. 9, at Washington (3:25 pm on FOX)

Montgomery ties it up in Detroit

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— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025

Darien Porter – #26, Las Vegas Raiders (2-6)
Porter made his second start of the season this past Sunday and showed out against the Jaguars. Porter played all 80 defensive snaps on the day, as well as eight snaps on special teams. He finished with the second-most tackles on the team and the most solo tackles in the game.
Last Time Out: L vs. JAX, 29-30 (OT) // 10 tackles (8 solo)
Up Next: Nov. 6, at Denver (7:15 pm on Prime Video)

Xavier Hutchinson – #19, Houston Texans (3-5)
With both Christian Kirk and Nico Collins returning from injury, Hutchinson, as well as Noel and Higgins, saw their target share dip. Starting QB C.J. Stroud also went down with an injury, hurting the Texans' passing attack. Despite that, Hutchinson still pulled in three catches for 30 yards, with one going for 19.
Last Time Out: L vs. DEN, 15-18 // 3 catches for 30 yards
Next Up: Nov. 9, vs. Jacksonville (12 pm on CBS)

Charlie Kolar – #88, Baltimore Ravens (3-5)
Kolar recorded a receiving touchdown for the second consecutive game, as the Ravens easily handled the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football. His two catches tied a season-high, while his 23 yards were a season best.
Last Time Out: W at MIA, 28-6 // 2 catches for 23 yards and 1 TD, 41 total snaps
Up Next: Nov. 9, at Minnesota (12 pm on FOX)

Lamar TD pass x3!

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— NFL (@NFL) October 31, 2025

Jaylin Noel – #14 – Houston Texans (3-5)
For just the second time this season, Noel was held without a catch for the Texans. He still made plays, though, as he averaged 15.5 yards per punt return and was featured in the running game, too.
Last Time Out: L vs. DEN, 15-18 // 1 rush, 4 punt returns for 62 yards
Next Up: Nov. 9, vs. Jacksonville (12 pm on CBS)

Jayden Higgins – #81, Houston Texans (3-5)
Higgins was held to just one catch on Sunday, pulling one in in the final minute of the game from backup QB Davis Mills.
Last Time Out: L vs. DEN, 15-18 // 1 catch for 4 yards
Next Up: Nov. 9, vs. Jacksonville (12 pm on CBS)

Enyi Uwazurike – #96, Denver Broncos (7-2)
Uwazurike and the Broncos would win a tough road game against the Texans, pulling out a three-point win. Enyi helped the Denver defense limit Houston to 15 points as he had one tackle on the day.
Last Time Out: W at HOU, 18-15 // 1 tackle, 36 total snaps
Next Up: Nov. 6, vs. Las Vegas (7:15 pm on Prime Video)

Jake Hummel – #35, Baltimore Ravens (3-5)
Hummel played exclusively on special teams this past week against the Dolphins. He's recorded a tackle in five of the eight contests he's played in this season.
Last Time Out: W at MIA, 28-6 // 1 solo tackle, 20 ST snaps
Up Next: Nov. 9, at Minnesota (12 pm on FOX)

T.J. Tampa – #27, Baltimore Ravens (3-5)
Tampa played a pair of defensive snaps against the Dolphins last Thursday, but primarily saw time on special teams as he made one tackle.
Last Time Out: W at MIA, 28-6 // 1 solo tackle, 22 total snaps
Up Next: Nov. 9, at Minnesota (12 pm on FOX)

Jalen Travis – #75, Indianapolis Colts (7-2)
Travis played as part of a jumbo Colts package seven times and also saw time on PAT/FG attempts.
Last Time Out: L at PIT, 20-27 // 4 total snaps (1 offensive, 3 special teams)
Up Next: Nov. 9, vs. Atlanta (9:30 am on NFL Network)

Brock Purdy – #13, San Francisco 49ers (6-3)
Last Time Out: W at NYG, 34-24 // inactive with injury
Up Next: Nov. 9, vs. LAR (3:25 pm on FOX)

Breece Hall – #20, New York Jets (1-7)
Last Time Out: bye week
Up Next: Nov. 9, vs. Cleveland (12 pm on CBS)

Will McDonald IV – #9, New York Jets (1-7)
Last Time Out: bye week
Up Next: Nov. 9, vs. Cleveland (12 pm on CBS)

Allen Lazard – #10, New York Jets (1-7)
Last Time Out: bye week
Up Next: Nov. 9, vs. Cleveland (12 pm on CBS)

Kene Nwangwu – #34, New York Jets (1-7)
Last Time Out: bye week
Up Next: Nov. 9, vs. Cleveland (12 pm on CBS)

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