Cyclones in the NFL: Week 3 Recap

Three Cyclones remained undefeated this season, as the 49ers, Raiders and Vikings all won this weekend. Jalen Travis and the Colts took a division win against the Texans and the quartet of Cyclones on the active roster.

Purdy and the 49ers have a big game against Enyi and the Broncos Sunday afternoon, while the Houston Cyclones will battle for the state of Texas.

Brock Purdy – QB, #13, San Francisco 49ers (3-0)
Brock Purdy's great start to the 2026 season continued as he tossed four touchdowns against the Cardinals in the team's second NFC West Division win of the season. Through three weeks, he leads the league in touchdown passes (9) and QB Rate (133.1).
Last Time Out: W vs. ARI, 36-30 // 15-27 for 297 yards and 4 TDs, 2 rushes for 34 yards
Up Next: Oct. 4, vs. Denver (3:25 pm on CBS)

The level at which Brock Purdy is playing QB right now….ABSURD pic.twitter.com/ZuQCEIBV8Y
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) September 27, 2026

Jaylin Noel – WR, #13 – Houston Texans (0-3)
Noel continues to do it all for the Texans, as he totaled 90 yards against the Colts. Noel now has the second-most rushing yards of any wide receiver through three games, behind just Deebo Samuel.
Last Time Out: L at IND, 17-19 // 2 catches for 17 yards, 1 rush for 8 yards, 2 kick returns for 54 yards, 1 punt return for 11 yards
Up Next: Oct. 4, vs. Dallas (12 pm on FOX)

Xavier Hutchinson – WR, #19, Houston Texans (0-3)
Hutchinson had his best game of the season against Indianapolis, as he hauled in three catches for 51 yards. His 51 receiving yards are the third-most he's had in an NFL game. Hutchinson also toted the rock twice, marking the eighth game of his career he's had a rushing attempt.
Last Time Out: L at IND, 17-19 // 3 catches for 51 yards, 2 rushes for 4 yards
Up Next: Oct. 4, vs. Dallas (12 pm on FOX)

Breece Hall – RB, #20, New York Jets (1-2)
Hall and the Jets' rushing attack were held in check against Detroit before he had to exit the game with a quad injury. Hall has missed both Tuesday and Wednesday practices for the Jets, and his status against the Bears is in question.
Last Time Out: L at DET, 24-31 // 13 rushes for 32 yards, 3 catches for 23 yards
Up Next: Oct. 4, at Chicago (12 pm on FOX)

David Montgomery – RB, #32, Houston Texans (0-3)
The Texans' run game as a whole has struggled mightily as part of the team's 0-3 start to the season. Montgomery had a better week three than two and will hope to help start a team turnaround.
Last Time Out: L at IND, 17-19 // 11 rushes for 33 yards, 2 catches for 15 yards
Up Next: Oct. 4, vs. Dallas (12 pm on FOX)

Enyi Uwazurike – DL, #96, Denver Broncos (2-1)
Uwazurike again started for the Broncos and played a big role in a defense that provided a second-half spark as Denver came back from 16 down to beat the Rams. Uwazurike had a sack in the fourth quarter with just under five minutes remaining and drew a holding call earlier in the game.
Last Time Out: W vs. LAR, 30-26 // 1 tackle (solo), 1 sack, 1 TFL, 1 QB Hit, 41 snaps
Next Up: Oct. 4, at San Francisco (3:25 on CBS)

STAFFORD IS SACKED BY EYIOMA UWAZURIKE#NFL #Rams #RamsHouse #Broncos #BroncosCountry #LARvsDEN pic.twitter.com/6UQwoj9zDq
— Dom (@ZeroChillSports) September 28, 2026

Jalen Travis – OL, #75, Indianapolis Colts (1-2)
The Colts snapped a nine-game losing streak Sunday, downing division rival Houston at home. Travis had his hands full on Sunday facing arguably the league's best pass rush in Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, but helped the Colts come away with the win.
Last Time Out: W vs. HOU, 19-17 // 71 offensive snaps (100%), 5 special teams snaps
Up Next: Oct. 4, vs. Washington (8:30 am on NFL Network – game played in London)

Darien Porter – DB, #26, Las Vegas Raiders (3-0)
After missing last week's game with a foot injury, Porter was slowly worked back into things against the Saints as he only took special teams snaps.
Last Time Out: W at NO, 35-27 // 1 tackle (solo), 19 ST snaps
Up Next: Oct. 4, vs. Kansas City (3:25 pm on CBS)

Will McDonald IV – EDGE, #9, New York Jets (1-2)
McDonald's slow start to the season continued, as he's logged just one pressure in the last two games – his lowest in a two-game stretch in three years. An early-season ankle injury seems to be limiting his snaps and production.
Last Time Out: L at DET, 24-31 // 1 tackle (solo), 29 total snaps
Up Next: Oct. 4, at Chicago (12 pm on FOX)

Domonique Orange – DT, #97, Minnesota Vikings (3-0)
For the first time in his young NFL career, Orange was held without a tackle. His Vikings moved to 3-0 over the weekend and are one of just five unbeaten teams remaining in the league.
Last Time Out: W at TB, 23-16 // 18 snaps
Up Next: Oct. 4, vs. Miami (3:05 pm on FOX)

Charlie Kolar – TE, #88, Los Angeles Chargers (0-3)
Kolar missed Sunday's game after being placed on the injured reserve list earlier in the week.
Last Time Out: L at BUF, 16-24 // OUT (forearm)
Up Next: Oct. 4, at Seattle (3:25 pm on CBS)

T.J. Tampa – CB, #27, Baltimore Ravens (2-1)
Tampa missed his second straight game while remaining on the team's IR.
Last Time Out: W vs. DAL, 34-31 // OUT (knee)
Up Next: Oct. 4, vs. Tennessee (12 pm on CBS)

Jake Hummel – LB, #33, Houston Texans (0-3)
After missing last week with an injury, Hummel was placed on IR before Sunday's contest against the Colts.
Last Time Out: L at IND, 17-19 // OUT (groin)
Up Next: Oct. 4, vs. Dallas (12 pm on FOX)

Kene Nwangwu – RB, #3, New York Jets (1-2)
Nwangwu missed his third straight week due to injury.
Last Time Out: L at DET, 24-31 // OUT (back)
Up Next: Oct. 4, at Chicago (12 pm on FOX)

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