The Ministry at DC Talons
virginia beach The Ministry 31, DC DC Talons 28 · HHK Madden
Final Score
The Ministry 31 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
DC Talons 28 1 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPCaleb Williams 308 yds passingCarnell Tate 107 yds receivingTyson Campbell 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 345 · 395Passing yards 274 · 110Rushing yards 71 · 285Completions 33/47 · 12/19Yards per carry 0.0 · 0.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 26d ago
In a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, Virginia Beach The Ministry narrowly defeated the DC DC Talons with a final score of 31-28, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. The stakes were high as both teams fought for postseason survival, but it was the Ministry who came out on top in this tightly contested battle.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Virginia Beach, throwing for 308 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and leadership under pressure. His favorite target, Carnell Tate, contributed significantly with 107 receiving yards, making key catches that kept the chains moving. On the ground, the Talons' De'Von Achane was a force, racking up an impressive 285 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the game turned on a crucial moment when Caleb Downs intercepted two passes for the Ministry, providing the offense with critical opportunities. Although Montez Sweat of the Talons recorded two sacks and Tyson Campbell led the team with 11 tackles, the Ministry's timely defensive plays ultimately swung the momentum in their favor, allowing them to hold off a late-game push from DC.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ministry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 31 |
| DC Talons | 1 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 28 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ministry | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 33/47 | 70% | 308 | 3 | 1 | 100.3 |
| DC Talons | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 10/17 | 59% | 112 | 1 | 2 | 58.5 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 1/1 | 100% | -2 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ministry | |||||||
| Carnell TateWR | 13 | 107 | 8.2 | 54 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 11 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Derrick HenryHB | 9 | 37 | 4.1 | 49 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| DC Talons | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 46 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brandon AiyukWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ministry | |||||
| Caleb DownsSS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion YoungLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack SanbornMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel WatsonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DC Talons | |||||
| Tyson CampbellCB | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chuck ClarkSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Kayvon ThibodeauxLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Talons | |||
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie SmythK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Nick FolkK | 1/1 | 4 | 40 |