Cyclones in the NFL: Week 5 Recap

Multiple Cyclones found the endzone for the first time since week one, as 11 of the 14 Cyclones on active rosters won this weekend. No win was bigger than Brock Purdy and the 49ers who defeated the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks on the road to remain a perfect 5-0.

The Cyclones have plenty alumni in standalone games this week, beginning with Enyi and the Broncos on Thursday before the group in Houston plays in London to open up Sunday morning. Purdy and the 49ers will close things out for the week on Monday Night Football against the Commanders.

Brock Purdy – QB, #13, San Francisco 49ers (5-0)
Purdy continues to showcase why he's one of the league's best field generals as he led the 49ers into the reigning Super Bowl champs' stadium and walked out with a win. He tossed a pair of touchdowns in the win and has thrown at least two in every contest so far this season.
Last Time Out: W at SEA, 32-29 // 19-29 for 189 yards and 2 TDs, 5 rushes for 6 yards
Up Next: Oct. 19, vs. Washington (7:15 pm on ESPN)

Jaylin Noel – WR, #13 – Houston Texans (1-4)
Noel found paydirt for the first time this season, as he and C.J. Stroud hooked up five times – tying for the team lead in receptions. Both he and Xavier Hutchinson may see their roles shift as Houston traded for Marvin Harrison Jr. and is getting Tank Dell back from injury soon.
Last Time Out: W at TEN, 26-3 // 5 catches for 41 yards and 1 TD, 1 rush for 1 yard, 1 kick return for 22 yards, 2 punt returns for 21 yards
Up Next: Oct. 18, vs. Jacksonville (8:30 am on NFL Network – game played in London)

C.J. Stroud ➡️ Jaylin Noel for the touchdown! @HOUvsTEN on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/yUJBMVAv0r
— NFL (@NFL) October 11, 2026

Will McDonald IV – EDGE, #9, New York Jets (2-3)
McDonald had another solid outing for the Jets, amid rainy conditions. He was used a bit more as a quarterback spy on Deshaun Watson versus a traditional rusher, but he was still able to seal the game with a strip sack that he recovered.
Last Time Out: W vs. CLE, 17-12 // 4 tackles (1 solo), 1 sack, 2 QB Hits, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery
Up Next: Oct. 18, at New England (12 pm on CBS)

Fitting way to close it out. David Bailey almost gets sack number four but Will McDonald gets there first. Nice day for the @nyjets in some very sloppy conditions. https://t.co/yXUe4YAqRN
— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) October 11, 2026

Xavier Hutchinson – WR, #19, Houston Texans (1-4)
Hutchinson was again tied for the second-most receptions on the team this weekend. He averaged 16.3 yards per reception, and his 65 receiving yards led all players.
Last Time Out: W at TEN, 26-3 // 4 catches for 65 yards
Up Next: Oct. 18, vs. Jacksonville (8:30 am on NFL Network – game played in London)

Darien Porter – DB, #26, Las Vegas Raiders (3-2)
Porter seemed to begin the process of wrestling back the starting corner spot from Hezekiah Masses, as he had his best game of the season against the Patriots. He was tied for the second-most tackles by any Raider and led all players with two passes defended.
Last Time Out: L at NE, 17-45 // 7 tackles (5 solo), 2 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery
Up Next: Oct. 18, vs. Buffalo (3:25 pm on CBS)

Charlie Kolar – TE, #88, Los Angeles Chargers (0-5)
After Los Angeles reversed its initial decision to place Kolar on injured reserve, Kolar returned to the field after missing the last two games with a broken forearm. He'd proceed to play over 75% of the team's offensive snaps and led the team in catches and receiving yards.
Last Time Out: L vs. DEN, 17-23 // 3 catches for 37 yards, 57 total snaps
Up Next: Oct. 18, at Kansas City (3:25 pm on CBS)

Enyi Uwazurike – DL, #96, Denver Broncos (3-2)
Uwazurike matched his season high with three tackles against the Chargers, with all three going down as solo stops. Mike Klis of 9News in Denver put together a feature on Enyi and how he's earned a starting spot on a vaunted NFL defense. You can read it here.
Last Time Out: W at LAC, 23-17 // 3 solo tackles, 33 total snaps
Next Up: Oct. 15, vs. Seattle (7:15 pm on Prime Video)

Kene Nwangwu – RB, #3, New York Jets (2-3)
Nwangwu continues to provide a spark to the Jets' special teams, as the return game has seen an average return increase since his return two weeks ago.
Last Time Out: W vs. CLE, 17-12 // 3 kick returns for 68 yards
Up Next: Oct. 18, at New England (12 pm on CBS)

Jalen Travis – OL, #75, Indianapolis Colts (2-3)
Travis held his own in reps against premier pass-rusher T.J. Watt on Sunday in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, Travis went down with an ankle injury toward the end of the contest and has missed the practices early in the week. His status for the weekend is in question.
Last Time Out: L at PIT, 22-34 // 67 offensive snaps (94.4%), 6 special teams snaps
Up Next: Oct. 18, vs. Tennessee (12 pm on FOX)

David Montgomery – RB, #32, Houston Texans (1-4)
After a few early attempts against the Titans, Montgomery was sidelined with a groin injury. He is considered "week to week" by Texan coach DeMeco Ryans.
Last Time Out: W at TEN, 26-3 // 5 rushes for 11 yards
Up Next: Oct. 18, vs. Jacksonville (8:30 am on NFL Network – game played in London)

Domonique Orange – DT, #97, Minnesota Vikings (5-0)
Orange only saw five defensive snaps in Sunday's win in New Orleans, playing primarily as a rotation big.
Last Time Out: W at NO, 23-13 // 7 total snaps
Up Next: BYE

Breece Hall – RB, #20, New York Jets (2-3)
Hall missed his second straight contest while working back from an injury.
Last Time Out: W vs. CLE, 17-12 // OUT (quad)
Up Next: Oct. 18, at New England (12 pm on CBS)

T.J. Tampa – CB, #27, Baltimore Ravens (4-1)
Tampa missed his fourth straight game due to injury. He is currently on the team's short-term IR.
Last Time Out: W at BAL, 30-23 (OT) // OUT (knee)
Up Next: Oct. 18, at Cleveland (12 pm on FOX)

Jake Hummel – LB, #33, Houston Texans (1-4)
Hummel missed his fourth straight game due to injury. He is currently on the team's short-term IR.
Last Time Out: W at TEN, 26-3 // OUT (groin)
Up Next: Oct. 18, vs. Jacksonville (8:30 am on NFL Network – game played in London)

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