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How Former Cyclones Performed In Week 8 Of The Nfl

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New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) hits Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) as he throws a pass as the New York Jets play Las Vegas Raiders in a week 8 NFL football game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in East Rutherford, NJ. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co

Seven former Cyclones made appearances in Week 8 of the NFL and played a combined 249 snaps on offense, defense and special teams.

Breece Hall – New York Jets

Hall did not play against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a quad injury sustained during the game with the Lions in week 3. Hall is expected to return for Week 9 versus the Chiefs.


Jake Hummel – Houston Texans

Hummel was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 26.


Xavier Hutchinson – Houston Texans

The Texans had their bye week. On the season, Hutchinson has 21 receptions for 258 yards, four carries for 16 yards and five kickoff returns for 126 yards.


Charlie Kolar – Los Angeles Chargers

In a 24-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Kolar started. He recorded one reception for 20 yards. Kolar played 38 snaps on offense and four on special teams.


Will McDonald IV – New York Jets

In a 38-33 loss to the Raiders, McDonald started at defensive end. McDonald played 36 defensive snaps and 11 on special teams.


David Montgomery – Houston Texans

Montgomery sustained a groin injury in Week 5. He is still considered “week-to-week”.


Jaylin Noel – Houston Texans

He is out for the remainder of the season with a turf toe injury that requires surgery.


Kene Nwangwu – New York Jets

In a 38-33 loss to the Raiders, Nwangwu appeared on the field for seven special teams snaps.


Domonique Orange – Minnesota Vikings

In a 19-15 loss to the Lions, Orange started on the Vikings defensive line. He played 13 defensive and four special teams snaps.


Darien Porter – Las Vegas Raiders

In a 38-33 win against the Jets, Darien Porter started and logged one snap. He left the game after the Jets’ first offensive play of the game with a groin injury.


Brock Purdy – San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers had their bye week during Week 8. On the season, Purdy is 146-of-211 (69.1%) through the air for 1,748 yards with 15 touchdowns and four interceptions. He also had 32 carries for 161 yards and a touchdown.


TJ Tampa – Baltimore Ravens

In a 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Tampa did not start but played in his first game since Week 1. He recorded three tackles and recovered a DJ Moore fumble. Tampa played 22 defensive and 24 special teams snaps.


Jalen Travis – Indianapolis Colts

In a 42-7 loss to the Jaguars, Travis started at right tackle and played all 61 offensive snaps and one special teams snap.


Eyioma Uwazurike – Denver Broncos

In a 28-24 win over the Chiefs, Uwazurike started on the defensive line. He recorded two tackles as well as one quarterback hit. Uwazurike played 31 defensive snaps and three special teams snaps.