Cyclones in the NFL: Week 8 Recap

All 11 Cyclones that saw action over the weekend picked up a win in week eight. Breece Hall became the third non-QB to throw a touchdown pass this week as the Jets picked up the first win of the year. Of the three non-quarterbacks to have passing touchdowns, two of them – Hall and David Montgomery – went to Iowa State and both TD passes came against Cincinnati.

Week nine will feature the Jets on bye, while Cyclones will square off in DEN/HOU. The Ravens will play a primetime game against the Dolphins on Thursday and the Colts will look to improve their league-best record against the Steelers.

Breece Hall – #20, New York Jets (1-7)
Hall continues to show why he's one of the best backs in the league, as he did it all for the Jets as they picked up their first win of the season. Hall had his third 100-plus yard rushing output of the year and eighth of his career. He had a career-high three touchdowns responsible for as he threw his first career pass for a TD. He's one of 17 non-quarterbacks all-time with a pair of rushing touchdowns and a passing score.
Last Time Out: W at CIN, 39-38 // 18 carries for 133 yards, 2 rush TD, 2 catches for 14 yards, 1 completion for 4 yards and 1 passing TD
Up Next: bye week

Breece Hall double clutches and throws a touchdown to Mason Taylor!

NYJvsCIN on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/yQ6gDM4nen
— NFL (@NFL) October 26, 2025

Xavier Hutchinson – #19, Houston Texans (3-4)
With both Christian Kirk and Nico Collins out injured, Hutchinson stepped up in a big way as he had a career afternoon against the 49ers. Hutch pulled in a personal best five catches for a career-high 69 receiving yards. He also secured his third touchdown catch in the past four weeks of play.
Last Time Out: W vs. SF, 26-15 // 5 catches for 69 yards, 1 TD
Next Up: Nov. 2, vs. Denver (12 pm on FOX)

Breece Hall double clutches and throws a touchdown to Mason Taylor!

NYJvsCIN on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/yQ6gDM4nen
— NFL (@NFL) October 26, 2025

Jayden Higgins – #81, Houston Texans (3-4)
Higgins saw his largest target share of his career, as CJ Stroud looked his way eight times on Sunday. Higgins pulled in four passes for 34 yards and snagged his second career touchdown reception. With an injury to Nico Collins, Higgins played 83% of the offensive snaps.
Last Time Out: W vs. SF, 26-15 // 4 catches for 34 yards, 1 TD, 66 snaps played
Next Up: Nov. 2, vs. Denver (12 pm on FOX)

7️⃣ ➡️ 8️⃣1️⃣

📺 : @nflonfox pic.twitter.com/WXyBCDHWAk
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 26, 2025

Charlie Kolar – #88, Baltimore Ravens (2-5)
Kolar celebrated National Tight Ends Day with his first touchdown of the season, as he and the Ravens snapped a four-game slide against the Bears. Kolar also picked up a tackle, as he notched 21 snaps on special teams.
Last Time Out: W, vs. CHI, 30-16 // 1 catch for 10 yards, 1 TD, 1 tackle, 46 snaps
Up Next: Oct. 30, at Miami (7:15 pm on Amazon Prime)

TOUCHDOWN @charliekolar_!!!!!!

Tune in on CBS!!! pic.twitter.com/bR3BnRtdii
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 26, 2025

Jaylin Noel – #14 – Houston Texans (3-4)
Noel pulled in a career-high five balls on Sunday against his college quarterback's team, the San Francisco 49ers. His five catches were tied for the most by any player in the game and his 63 yards were the second-most.
Last Time Out: W vs. SF, 26-15 // 5 catches for 63 yards, 2 punt returns for 11 yards
Next Up: Nov. 2, vs. Denver (12 pm on FOX)

Them boys causin' up a storm 🌪️ pic.twitter.com/OPmUoZiMhm
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 28, 2025

Enyi Uwazurike – #96, Denver Broncos (6-2)
Uwazurike helped a Denver defense dominate the Cowboys on Sunday, as he racked up four tackles, tying a season-high. Enyi saw his defensive snap count (48.6%) of the season, also playing six snaps on special teams.
Last Time Out: W vs. DAL, 44-24 // 4 tackles, 42 total snaps
Next Up: Nov. 2, at Houston (12 pm on FOX)

Will McDonald IV – #9, New York Jets (1-7)
McDonald picked up his first sack since week one over the weekend, running his season total to three, as the Jets picked up their first win of the season on the road against the Bengals.
Last Time Out: W at CIN, 39-38 // 3 tackles (1 solo), 1 TFL, 1 QB Hit, 1 Sack,
Up Next: bye week

Allen Lazard – #10, New York Jets (1-7)
Lazard caught just one pass on Sunday, as the Jets picked up their first win of the season. In total, Lazard played in 78 percent of the team's offensive snaps.
Last Time Out: W at CIN, 39-38 // 1 catch for 5 yards, 56 total snaps
Up Next: bye week

Jake Hummel – #35, Baltimore Ravens (2-5)
Hummel played one snap of defense and 21 on special teams over the weekend against the Bears. It's the third time this season he has played on defense.
Last Time Out: W, vs. CHI, 30-16 // 2 tackles (1 solo, 1 assist), 1 TFL, 22 snaps
Up Next: Oct. 30, at Miami (7:15 pm on Amazon Prime)

T.J. Tampa – #27, Baltimore Ravens (2-5)
Tampa exclusively saw time on special teams against the Bears in the team's second win of the season. He made a pair of solo stops on special teams.
Last Time Out: W, vs. CHI, 30-16 // 2 solo tackles, 21 total snaps
Up Next: Oct. 30, at Miami (7:15 pm on Amazon Prime)

Jalen Travis – #75, Indianapolis Colts (7-1)
Travis played as part of a jumbo Colts package seven times and also saw time on PAT/FG attempts.
Last Time Out: W vs. TEN, 38-14 // 13 total snaps (7 offensive, 6 special teams)
Up Next: Nov. 2, at Pittsburgh (12 pm on CBS)

Brock Purdy – #13, San Francisco 49ers (5-3)
Last Time Out: L at HOU, 26-15 // inactive with injury
Up Next: Nov. 2, at NYG (12 pm on CBS)

Kene Nwangwu – #34, New York Jets (1-7)
Last Time Out: W at CIN, 39-38 // inactive with injury
Up Next: bye week

David Montgomery – #5, Detroit Lions (5-2)
Last Time Out: bye week
Up Next: Nov. 2, vs. Minnesota (12 pm on FOX)

Darien Porter – #26, Las Vegas Raiders (2-5)
Last Time Out: bye week
Up Next: Nov. 2, vs. Jacksonville (3:05 pm on FOX)

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