Cyclones in the NFL: Week 2 Recap

The injury bug reared its head this week, as four of ISU's 14 players on active rosters missed games and a fifth had to leave a game early. For those who did play, Brock Purdy again stood out, as he diced up the Dolphins, while defensive linemen Dom Orange and Enyi Uwazurike helped their teams to wins.

Enyi and the Broncos will be in primetime this weekend, facing the Rams on Sunday Night. Jalen Travis will have his second straight game facing a former Cyclone, as the Colts and Texans meet in an AFC South clash while both Purdy and Orange aim to keep their teams unbeaten.

Brock Purdy – QB, #13, San Francisco 49ers (2-0)
The trip to Australia and back didn't seem to faze Purdy, as the fifth-year QB was uber-efficient in dismantling the Dolphins Sunday afternoon. He would go on to finish the contest with a 90.9% completion percentage and a 149.1 passer rating. He went on to finish the game with more touchdowns (3) than incompletions (2). Purdy was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.
Last Time Out: W vs. MIA, 35-13 // 20-22 for 287 yards and 2 TDs, 3 rushes for 30 yards and 1 TD
Up Next: Sept. 27, vs. ARI (3:05 pm on FOX)

In his bag.

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— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 23, 2026

Jaylin Noel – WR, #13 – Houston Texans (0-2)
Noel contributed in nearly every phase on Sunday, providing explosive gains through the air, on the ground and in the return game. He's averaging 28 yards per catch through two games, 25.3 yards per kickoff return and 10.7 yards per punt return. Noel could see an uptick in usage this week as WR1 Nico Collins is expected to be out due to injury.
Last Time Out: L vs. CIN, 6-20 // 1 catch for 31 yards, 1 rush for 13 yards, 1 kick return for 31 yards, 3 punt returns for 32 yards
Up Next: Sept. 27, at Indianapolis (12 pm on CBS)

Breece Hall – RB, #20, New York Jets (1-1)
Breece Hall and the Jets' run game as a whole were shut down by the Packers as he only had 29 yards on the ground – his second-fewest rushing yards in a game since Week 3 in 2025. Hall did, however, provide a spark through the air, taking a screen for 43 yards to convert a key third down.
Last Time Out: L vs. GB, 17-20 (OT) // 16 rushes for 29 yards, 5 catches for 63 yards
Up Next: Sept. 27, at Detroit (12 pm on FOX)

3rd and BREECE HALL 🔥

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— NFL (@NFL) September 20, 2026

Xavier Hutchinson – WR, #19, Houston Texans (0-2)
Hutchinson brought in three passes against the Bengals, tying for the third-most among Texan pass catchers. Two of Hutchinson's three catches went for first downs as he provided a reliable, chain-moving target for C.J. Stroud.
Last Time Out: L vs. CIN, 6-20 // 3 catches for 37 yards, 65 offensive snaps
Up Next: Sept. 27, at Indianapolis (12 pm on CBS)

Charlie Kolar – TE, #88, Los Angeles Chargers (0-2)
After being held without a catch in the opener against Arizona, Kolar made his mark on Sunday by snagging three passes – the most by any Charger. Kolar unfortunately was injured in the latter half of the game and subsequently placed on the team's IR on Monday.
Last Time Out: L vs. LV, 14-26 // 3 catches for 21 yards, 56 total snaps (42 offensive)
Up Next: Sept. 27, at Buffalo (12 pm on FOX)

Jalen Travis – OL, #75, Indianapolis Colts (0-2)
Travis continues to be a solid player for the Colts, as the second-year starter has been part of a great unit for the Colts. Travis and the Colts' O-line held strong protecting Daniel Jones against the Chiefs, allowing no sacks.
Last Time Out: L at KC, 30-33 (OT) // 65 offensive snaps, 6 special teams snaps
Up Next: Sept. 27, vs. Houston (12 pm on CBS)

David Montgomery – RB, #32, Houston Texans (0-2)
After a standout week one in which he had three touchdowns, the Bengals defense made sure Montgomery wouldn't repeat his success as it held the former Cyclone to just 24 total yards.
Last Time Out: L vs. CIN, 6-20 // 6 rushes for 10 yards, 2 catches for 14 yards
Up Next: Sept. 27, at Indianapolis (12 pm on CBS)

Domonique Orange – DT, #97, Minnesota Vikings (2-0)
Orange was part of a defensive masterpiece by the Vikings, as Minnesota limited Chicago to just three points on a rainy afternoon. A week after the Bears put 59 on the board, they were limited to just three, a 56-point decrease as Orange helped the Vikings' D-line stuff the run and control the line of scrimmage.
Last Time Out: W at CHI, 9-3 // 2 tackles, 27 total snaps
Up Next: Sept. 27, at Tampa Bay (3:05 pm on FOX)

Enyi Uwazurike – DL, #96, Denver Broncos (1-1)
Uwazurike got his first start of the season on Sunday, as he's been tasked with replacing John Franklin-Myers, who left in free agency. Uwazurike and the Broncos had quite the second-half defensive turnaround, shutting out the Jags to come back and win in the team's home opener.
Last Time Out: W vs. JAX, 20-13 // 1 solo tackle, 31 total snaps
Next Up: Sept. 27, vs. LAR (7:20 on NBC)

Will McDonald IV – EDGE, #9, New York Jets (1-1)
McDonald had an uncharacteristic down game against the Packers, recording zero pressures and zero tackles for just the second time in his four-year career. The Jets continue their NFC North tour this week against Detroit before taking on Chicago.
Last Time Out: L vs. GB, 17-20 (OT) // 35 total snaps (25 defensive)
Up Next: Sept. 27, at Detroit (12 pm on FOX)

Darien Porter – DB, #26, Las Vegas Raiders (2-0)
Porter was hurt late in the season opener against Miami and missed Week 2's action because of the injury.
Last Time Out: W vs. LAC, 26-14 // OUT (foot)
Up Next: Sept. 27, at New Orleans (3:25 pm on CBS)

T.J. Tampa – CB, #27, Baltimore Ravens (1-1)
After exiting Week 1's contest against Indianapolis with an injury, Tampa was officially placed on the team's injured reserve this week. He'll miss a minimum of four games.
Last Time Out: L vs. NO, 17-24 // Placed on IR (knee)
Up Next: Sept. 20, vs. New Orleans (12 pm on CBS)

Jake Hummel – LB, #33, Houston Texans (0-2)
After leaving the season-opener against Buffalo early with an injury, Hummel missed Week 2's contest against Cincinnati.
Last Time Out: L vs. CIN, 6-20 // OUT (groin)
Up Next: Sept. 27, at Indianapolis (12 pm on CBS)

Kene Nwangwu – RB, #3, New York Jets (1-1)
Nwangwu missed his second straight week due to injury.
Last Time Out: L vs. GB, 17-20 (OT) // OUT (back)
Up Next: Sept. 27, at Detroit (12 pm on FOX)

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