Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Brandon Smith (87) runs with the ball past New Orleans Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (22) during an NFL football game in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Former Iowa collegians and Iowa natives who contributed statistically in NFL Week 7 games, with uniform number in parentheses:
Erick All Jr., Cincinnati Bengals (83) — A third-year tight end from Iowa caught 3 passes for 26 yards in a 35-13 win over Baltimore.
Dane Belton, New York Jets (6) — A fifth-year safety from Iowa recorded 9 total tackles and 6 solo tackles in a 28-25 loss to Miami.
Yahya Black, Pittsburgh Steelers (94) — A second-year defensive end from Iowa recorded 1 solo tackle, 1 tackle for loss and 1 pass deflection in a 16-10 win over New Orleans.
Khristian Boyd, New Orleans Saints (97) — A third-year defensive tackle from Northern Iowa recorded 1 solo tackle in a 16-10 loss to Pittsburgh.
Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions (46) — A fourth-year linebacker from Iowa and Cedar Falls recorded 11 total tackles and 8 solo tackles in a 20-17 win over Green Bay.
Jack Cochrane, Kansas City Chiefs (43) — A fifth-year linebacker from South Dakota and Mount Vernon recorded 6 total tackles and 3 solo tackles in a 20-3 loss to Seattle.
Cooper DeJean, Philadelphia Eagles (33) — A third-year cornerback from Iowa and Odebolt recorded 7 total tackles and 3 solo tackles in a 38-21 loss to Dallas.
A.J. Epenesa, Philadelphia Eagles (57) — A seventh-year defensive end from Iowa recorded 3 total tackles and 1 solo tackle in a 38-21 loss to Dallas.
Noah Fant, New Orleans Saints (87) — An eighth-year tight end from Iowa caught 2 passes for 11 yards in a 16-10 loss to Pittsburgh.
Thomas Fidone II, New York Giants (86)— A second-year tight end from Nebraska and Council Bluffs caught 1 pass for 29 yards and recorded 1 solo tackle in a 27-21 OT win over Houston.
Andrew Van Ginkel, Minnesota Vikings (43) — A seventh-year linebacker from Wisconsin and Rock Valley recorded 3 total tackles, 1 solo tackle and 1 tackle for loss in a 16-10 win over Indianapolis.
Tyler Goodson, Dallas Cowboys (32) — A fifth-year running back from Iowa rushed for 38 yards on 10 carries and returned 2 kickoffs for 42 yards in a 38-21 win over Philadelphia.
Jay Higgins IV, Baltimore Ravens (49) — A second-year linebacker from Iowa recorded 1 tackle in a 35-13 loss to Cincinnati.
T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings (87) — An eighth-year tight end from Iowa and Chariton caught 4 passes for 35 yards and a TD in a 16-10 win over Indianapolis.
Amani Hooker, Tennessee Titans (37) — An eighth-year safety from Iowa recorded 5 total tackles and 2 solo tackles in a 27-24 loss to Cleveland.
Xavier Hutchinson, Houston Texans (19) — A fourth-year receiver from Iowa State caught 3 passes for 17 yards and a TD, rushed for 12 yards on 2 carries and returned 3 kickoffs for 74 yards in a 27-21 OT loss to the N.Y. Giants.
George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers (85) — A 10th-year tight end from Iowa caught 8 passes for 88 yards in a 29-20 loss to Atlanta.
Ko Kieft, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (41) — A fifth-year tight end from Minnesota and Sioux Center recovered 1 fumble in a 43-13 win over Carolina.
Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions (87) — A fourth-year tight end from Iowa caught 1 pass for 18 yards in a 20-17 win over Green Bay.
Riley Moss, Denver Broncos (21) — A fourth-year cornerback from Iowa and Ankeny recorded 4 total tackles, 1 solo tackle and 1 pass deflection in a 30-16 win over Arizona.
An incomplete pass is thrown to Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jalen Brooks (86) while guarded by Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) during an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Anthony Nelson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (98) — An eighth-year linebacker from Iowa and Waukee recorded 1 tackle in a 43-13 win over Carolina.
Nick Niemann, Green Bay Packers (31) — A sixth-year linebacker from Iowa recorded 2 total tackles and 1 solo tackle in a 20-17 loss to Detroit.
Jaylin Noel, Houston Texans (13) — A second-year receiver from Iowa State caught 2 passes for -3 yards and returned 1 kickoff for 21 yards and 1 punt for 11 yards in a 27-21 OT loss to the N.Y. Giants.
Darien Porter, Las Vegas Raiders (26) — A second-year cornerback from Iowa State and Bettendorf recorded 7 total tackles and 6 solo tackles in a 35-21 in a 35-21 loss to the L.A. Rams.
Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers (13) — A fifth-year quarterback from Iowa State completed 27 of 40 passes for 288 yards with 1 TD and 2 INTs and rushed for 5 yards on 2 carries in a 29-20 loss to Atlanta.
Eli Raridon, New England Patriots (82) — A rookie tight end from Notre Dame and Des Moines caught 3 passes for 56 yards and a TD in a 30-24 loss to Chicago.
Eric Saubert, Seattle Seahawks (81) — A 10-year tight end from Drake caught 1 pass for 17 yards in a 20-3 win over Kansas City.
Karson Sharar, Arizona Cardinals (43)— A rookie linebacker from Iowa and Iowa Falls recorded 1 solo tackle in a 30-16 loss to Denver.
Brandon Smith, Pittsburgh Steelers (87) — A sixth-year receiver from Iowa caught 2 passes for 24 yards in a 16-10 win over New Orleans.
Tory Taylor, Chicago Bears (19) — A third-year punter from Iowa punted 2 times for 107 yards in a 30-24 win over New England.
Eyioma Uwazurike, Denver Broncos (96) — A fifth-year defensive end from Iowa State recorded 4 total tackles, 1 solo tackle and 1 tackle for loss in a 30-16 win over Arizona.
Kaden Wetjen, Pittsburgh Steelers (10)— A rookie wide receiver from Iowa and Williamsburg returned 2 kickoffs for 60 yards and 1 punt for 13 yards in a 16-10 win over New Orleans.