Cyclones in the NFL: Week 2 Recap

Cyclone shined on special teams in week two, as standout plays from both Jake Hummel and Jaylin Noel helped their respective squads, while David Montgomery found the endzone for the first time this season.

Jake Hummel – #35, Baltimore Ravens (1-1)
Hummel continues to separate himself as an elite special teamer, as he delivered the Ravens their first blocked punt since 2016. Hummel's blocked punt gave Baltimore the ball on the Browns' 24-yard line and two plays later, the Ravens scored a touchdown.
Last Time Out: W vs. CLE, 41-17 // 1 punt block, 26 special teams snaps
Up Next: Sept. 22, vs. Detroit (7:15 pm on ABC/ESPN)

Charlie Kolar – #88, Baltimore Ravens (1-1)
Kolar again wasn't targeted by Lamar Jackson on Sunday, but still found himself on the field often as the Ravens offense put up 40-plus points for the second-straight week.
Last Time Out: W vs. CLE, 41-17 // no targets, played 33 offensive snaps (59%)
Up Next: Sept. 22, vs. Detroit (7:15 pm on ABC/ESPN)

T.J. Tampa – #27, Baltimore Ravens (1-1)
Tampa saw his biggest role as a professional on Sunday, playing 16 defensive snaps against the Browns – two fewer than he had all of last season. Tampa showed why he was drafted, flashing against Cleveland and earning a pass breakup – the first of his career.
Last Time Out: W vs. CLE, 41-17 // 2 tackles, 1 PD with 19 defensive snaps and 22 ST snaps
Up Next: Sept. 22, vs. Detroit (7:15 pm on ABC/ESPN)

Enyi Uwazurike – #96, Denver Broncos (1-1)
Uwazurike got more run in Denver's second contest, playing 34 defensive snaps in the team's first road game of the season. He would finish the day with both a solo and an assisted tackle.
Last Time Out: L at IND, 28-29 // 2 tackles
Next Up: Sept. 21, at LAC (3:05 pm on CBS)

David Montgomery – #5, Detroit Lions (1-1)
Montgomery became the second Cyclone to hit pay dirt this season, as he helped the Lions power past his old team – the Chicago Bears. The rushing score was his 52nd rushing touchdown of his career.
Last Time Out: W vs. CHI, 52-21 // 11 rushes for 57 yards and 1 TD – 1 catch for 4 yards
Up Next: Sept. 22, at Baltimore (7:15 pm on ABC/ESPN)

Jayden Higgins – #81, Houston Texans (0-2)
Higgins was targeted just once in his primetime debut against the Bucs, but made it count. Higgins turned his only catch into a 28-yard completion – the longest of his young career.
Last Time Out: L vs. TB, 19-20 // one catch, 28 yards
Next Up: Sept. 21, at Jacksonville (12 pm on CBS)

Xavier Hutchinson – #19, Houston Texans (0-2)
Hutchinson again got the start opposite of Nico Collins for the Texans. The third-year pro hauled in a pair of passes and had a long of 20 yards. That's now back-to-back games that Hutchinson has had a 20-plus yard catch.
Last Time Out: L vs. TB, 19-20 // two catches, 29 yards
Next Up: Sept. 21, at Jacksonville (12 pm on CBS)

Jaylin Noel – #14 – Houston Texans (0-2)
Noel wasn't targeted on offense Monday night, but still found a way to contribute as he had a stellar night on special teams. Between six returns (3 kickoff, 3 punt), Noel totaled 145 yards. His 53-yard punt return with just over three minutes left helped Houston score a go-ahead touchdown.
Last Time Out: L vs. TB, 19-20 // 145 return yards (67 on punt, 78 on kickoff)
Next Up: Sept. 21, at Jacksonville (12 pm on CBS)

Jalen Travis – #75, Indianapolis Colts (2-0)
Travis saw time on just special teams in week two, appearing both on PAT and field goal units.
Last Time Out: W vs. DEN, 29-28 // eight special teams snaps
Up Next: Sept. 21, at Tennessee (12 pm on CBS)

Darien Porter – #26, Las Vegas Raiders (1-1)
Porter again saw time on kickoffs, punts and PAT/FG attempts against Los Angeles.
Last Time Out: L vs. LAC, 9-20 // 13 special teams snaps
Up Next: Sept. 21, at Washington (12 pm on FOX)

Breece Hall – #20, New York Jets (0-2)
After having a great start to the season, Hall was limited against the Buffalo defense. He led all Jet running backs with 10 rushes and 29 yards, but with the team behind most of the game, the run game didn't flourish.
Last Time Out: L vs. BUF, 10-30 // 10 carries, 29 yards // two catches, nine yards
Up Next: Sept. 21, at Tampa Bay (12 pm on FOX)

Allen Lazard – #10, New York Jets (0-2)
Lazard made his season debut against the Bills, playing 47 percent of the team's offensive snaps.
Last Time Out: L vs. BUF, 10-30 // 22 offensive snaps
Up Next: Sept. 21, at Tampa Bay (12 pm on FOX)

Will McDonald IV – #9, New York Jets (0-2)
McDonald, like much of the Jets' defensive line, was held in check on Sunday. Josh Allen was sacked just once and hit only twice, as McDonald was held without a stat.
Last Time Out: L vs. BUF, 10-30 // 40 defensive snaps
Up Next: Sept. 21, at Tampa Bay (12 pm on FOX)

Brock Purdy (toe) and Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) did not see action this week, as both are battling back from injuries.

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