Here's how all former Iowa State football players did in Week 15 of the NFL season

Dargan Southard, Des Moines Register

Week 15 of the NFL season is in the books, and several former Iowa State football players again significantly impacted how their team performed.

Brock Purdy, enough said. David Montgomery, consistent weapon. Allen Lazard, welcome back. Xavier Hutchinson and Will McDonald IV, trending upward even with limited action. That and more as we recap this week's former Cyclones showings.

Here's how all ex-Iowa State players performed in Week 15 of the NFL season.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers QB

The improbable rise of this Iowa State legend added another chapter Sunday, as Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the NFC West title with a blowout win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Purdy's stat line was again impeccable: 16-for-25 passing for 242 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions. He found Christian McCaffery and Deebo Samuel for two scores apiece, propelling San Francisco to the eventual 45-29 victory.

Another performance that'll certainly strengthen Purdy's MVP case.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) rushes against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) rushes against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

David Montgomery, Detroit Lions RB

If anyone was questioning Detroit's prowess after a stunning loss to the Chicago Bears, the Lions sent a loud message with Saturday's 42-17 win over the Denver Broncos. Montgomery was right in the middle of the win.

The former Iowa State running back scampered for 85 yards on 17 carries while also adding two receptions for minus-3 yards. Montgomery's steadiness has been a big reason why the Lions are having their best season in quite some time.

How all other former Cyclones performed in Week 15 of the NFL season

  • Breece Hall, New York Jets RB: 6 carries, 12 yards; 1 catch, 6 yards.

  • Allen Lazard, New York Jets WR: 3 catches, 21 yards.

  • Will McDonald IV, New York Jets DE: 1 tackle, 0.5 sack.

  • Xavier Hutchinson, Houston Texans WR: 1 carry, 5 yards; 0 catches, 3 targets.

  • Kene Nwangwu, Minnesota Vikings RB/KR: 1 carry, 1 yard; 1 KR, 14 yards.

  • Charlie Kolar, Baltimore Ravens TE: 1 catch, 15 yards.

  • Anthony Johnson Jr., Green Bay Packers S: Active, no stats.

  • Jake Hummel, Los Angeles Rams LB: Active, no stats.

Dargan Southard is a sports trending reporter and covers Iowa athletics for the Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. Email him at msouthard@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.

This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: How did former Iowa State football players do in Week 15 NFL action?

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