Ten former Cyclones saw action in Week 4 of the NFL, and their workloads stretched across offense, defense and special teams for a combined 543 snaps.
Brock Purdy turned in the biggest stat line of the group in San Francisco’s 24-14 win over the Broncos. He completed 19 of 30 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns, with his longest completion covering 56 yards to George Kittle. Purdy also added 10 carries for 29 yards and was on the field for all 66 offensive snaps.
Jaylin Noel was busy for the Texans in their 34-30 loss to Dallas, contributing in multiple ways even though he did not start. He caught three passes for 82 yards, ran once for four yards, returned two punts for eight yards and brought back four kickoffs for 106 yards. Noel played 34 offensive snaps and nine on special teams.
Xavier Hutchinson also got the start for Houston in that game and finished with three receptions for 46 yards. He was on the field for 17 offensive snaps and one special teams snap.
David Montgomery started for Houston as well and finished with 24 rushing yards on 10 carries. He also had zero receptions for 19 yards after receiving a lateral from Dalton Schultz, and he logged 31 offensive snaps.
On the defensive side, Will McDonald IV started in the Jets’ 23-12 loss to the Bears and posted five tackles. He played 66 defensive snaps and nine on special teams.
Kene Nwangwu made his 2026 regular-season debut for New York after a back injury sidelined him for three weeks. He did not start in the loss to Chicago, but he returned two Cairo Santos kickoffs for 55 yards and played five snaps, all on special teams.
Jalen Travis started at right tackle for Indianapolis in its 30-13 win over Washington in London and played every one of the Colts’ 66 offensive snaps, plus six on special teams.
Domonique Orange saw action for Minnesota in a 15-10 win over Miami, playing 14 defensive snaps and two on special teams.
Darien Porter was on the field for the Raiders in their 30-27 loss to the Chiefs, contributing three defensive snaps and 20 on special teams.
A few former Cyclones were unavailable. Breece Hall missed the Jets’ game against Chicago because of a quad injury he suffered in Week 3 against the Lions.
Jake Hummel was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 26.
TJ Tampa has been on injured reserve since Sept. 19.
Charlie Kolar was also out after breaking his forearm in Week 2, and Eyioma Uwazurike was listed in the source but without a Week 4 game line.
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