Former Iowa State football players had a good week in the professional ranks.

In Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season, a few former Cyclones helped their team secure a win. Whether it was with a score or by breaking a record, here is a look at a few top performers.

Jaylin Noel, Houston Texans

Noel had four catches for 107 yards in the Texans' 34-31 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. He also caught a 13-yard touchdown in the third quarter.

Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers

Purdy and the 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday night. Purdy threw one touchdown pass, to George Kittle and racked up 264 passing yards, going 21-for-29.

He also became the league's all-time leader in passer rating during the win, with a rating of 105.4. By the end of the game, his rating rose to 105.7.

Xavier Hutchinson, Houston Texans

Hutchinson had two catches for 10 yards in the Texans' win. Houston wide receivers combined for 312 total yards of offense in the air.