Cyclones in the NFL: Week 13 Recap

Four Cyclones took center stage on Thanksgiving Day, as everyone was in action for the first time since week 10. Brock Purdy helped the 49ers to a road win, while the Jets, Texans and Broncos also claimed victories.

Week 14 will feature the last bye weeks of the season, as four Cyclones will play in prime time. David Montgomery and the Lions will square off with the Lions in a pivotal Thursday Night game, while the Texans trio will head to Arrowhead to face Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.

Brock Purdy – #13, San Francisco 49ers (9-4)
Purdy helped San Francisco to its third-straight win, all since he returned, on Sunday afternoon. Despite the wind and cold, Purdy accounted for a pair of scores: a pass to Jauan Jennings and a two-yard dash. It's the sixth time in his career that he's recorded a game with both a passing and rushing score.
Last Time Out: W at CLE, 26-8 // completed 16-29 passes for 168 yards and 1 TD, 2 rushes for 4 yards and 1 TD
Up Next: bye week

David Montgomery – #5, Detroit Lions (7-5)
Montgomery found paydirt for the first time since week nine, as he punched it in on a one-yard plunge. Montgomery and the Lions were unable to pull off a Thanksgiving win over division rival Green Bay, falling to the Packers for the second time this season.
Last Time Out: L vs. GB, 24-31 // 8 rushes for 32 yards and 1 TD, 2 catches for 16 yards
Up Next: Dec. 4, vs. Dallas (7:15 pm on Prime Video)

Jaylin Noel – #14 – Houston Texans (7-5)
Noel was targeted just once on offense but continues to make an impact on special teams. He totaled 106 return yards on the day, averaging 14 per punt return and 26 per kickoff return. Both were his third-highest respective return averages of the season.
Last Time Out: W at IND, 20-16 // 3 kick returns for 78 yards, 2 punt returns for 28 yards
Next Up: Dec. 7, at Kansas City (7:20 pm on NBC)

Breece Hall – #20, New York Jets (3-9)
Breece scored his first rushing touchdown since week eight at Cincinnati, as he helped power a Jet offense that scored 27 points – tied for its third-most in a game this season. While held in check through the air, Hall finished with his sixth-most rushing yards in a game this season.
Last Time Out: W vs. ATL, 27-24 // 19 rushes for 68 yards and 1 TD, 2 catches for 8 yards
Up Next: Dec. 7, vs. Miami (12 pm on CBS)

Jayden Higgins – #81, Houston Texans (7-5)
Higgins secured all five passes that came his way as he finished with both the second-most receiving yards and receptions on the team. His 65 yards are a single-game high for the first-year standout who made a second consecutive start.
Last Time Out: W at IND, 20-16 // 5 catches for 65 yards
Next Up: Dec. 7, at Kansas City (7:20 pm on NBC)

Will McDonald IV – #9, New York Jets (3-9)
McDonald consistently brought the pressure on Sunday but was unable to finish it with a sack; instead, finishing with four QB hits. McDonald had his second-highest tackle tally of the season (four) and helped the Jets to their third win of the season.
Last Time Out: W vs. ATL, 27-24 // 4 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL, 4 QBHits
Up Next: Dec. 7, vs. Miami (12 pm on CBS)

Xavier Hutchinson – #19, Houston Texans (7-5)
Hutchinson hauled in a pair of passes on Sunday, collecting 39 yards. One of his two catches, a 24-yard snag, was the second-longest by any Texan. Hutch and Co. are now one game back from the lead of the AFC South after winning their fourth-straight.
Last Time Out: W at IND, 20-16 // 2 catches for 39 yards, 50 total snaps
Next Up: Dec. 7, at Kansas City (7:20 pm on NBC)

Darien Porter – #26, Las Vegas Raiders (2-10)
Porter earned his fourth start in his last five outings as he turned in a three-tackle performance against the Chargers on the road. His five special teams snaps were the second-lowest percent of snaps he's had on teams this season as his defensive role continues to grow.
Last Time Out: L at LAC, 14-31 // 3 solo tackles, 38 total snaps played
Up Next: Dec. 7, vs. Denver (3:05 pm on CBS)

Enyi Uwazurike – #96, Denver Broncos (10-2)
After a week off, Enyi and the Broncos went East and downed the Commanders in a thrilling Monday Night Football contest that needed overtime. Uwazurike recorded one TFL and three total tackles in the win.
Last Time Out: W at WAS, 27-26 (OT) // 3 tackles (1 solo), 1 TFL
Up Next: Dec. 7, at Las Vegas (3:05 pm on CBS)

Charlie Kolar – #88, Baltimore Ravens (6-6)
Kolar snatched one pass from Lamar Jackson on Thanksgiving Day, scampering for 17 yards. He played 19 snaps on special teams, collecting one tackle.
Last Time Out: L vs. CIN, 14-32 // 1 catch for 17 yards, 1 tackle, 29 total snaps
Up Next: Dec. 7, vs. Pittsburgh (12 pm on CBS)

T.J. Tampa – #27, Baltimore Ravens (6-6)
Tampa saw time primarily on special teams on Thanksgiving Day, as just eight of his snaps came on defense. He finished the day with one solo tackle.
Last Time Out: L vs. CIN, 14-32 // 1 solo tackle, 33 total snaps
Up Next: Dec. 7, vs. Pittsburgh (12 pm on CBS)

Allen Lazard – #10, New York Jets (3-9)
Lazard snagged a pass for the second consecutive week, as the Jets powered past Atlanta for the home win. In total, Lazard played 19 snaps on offense (30% of offensive snaps).
Last Time Out: W vs. ATL, 27-24 // 1 catch for 10 yards
Up Next: Dec. 7, vs. Miami (12 pm on CBS)

Jake Hummel – #35, Baltimore Ravens (6-6)
Hummel played in all but two special teams snaps for the Ravens on Thanksgiving, making one tackle against the Bengals, as the Ravens saw their five-game win streak snapped.
Last Time Out: L vs. CIN, 14-32 // 1 tackle, 25 special teams snaps
Up Next: Dec. 7, vs. Pittsburgh (12 pm on CBS)

Kene Nwangwu – #34, New York Jets (3-9)
Atlanta wisely did not kick to Nwangwu, who was held without a return opportunity for the first time this season.
Last Time Out: W vs. ATL, 27-24 // 11 special teams snaps
Up Next: Dec. 7, vs. Miami (12 pm on CBS)

Jalen Travis – #75, Indianapolis Colts (8-4)
Travis and the Colts dropped their third contest in their last four outings, falling to division foe Houston at home. Travis saw action in three special teams scenarios.
Last Time Out: L vs. HOU, 16-20 // three special teams snaps
Up Next: Dec. 7, at Jacksonville (12 pm on CBS)

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