Chiefs at DC Talons
DC DC Talons 27, Kansas City Chiefs 21 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Chiefs 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
DC Talons 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPMatthew Stafford 194 yds passingDe'Von Achane 53 yds rushingTank Dell 112 yds receivingCraig Woodson 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 198 · 269Passing yards 170 · 163Rushing yards 28 · 106Completions 13/20 · 11/17Yards per carry 2.0 · 5.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season, the DC DC Talons narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 27-21. Both teams were looking to establish early dominance, but it was the Talons who emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience against a formidable opponent.
Matthew Stafford led the Chiefs' offense with 194 passing yards and two touchdown passes, but it was the Talons' Tank Dell who stole the show with a remarkable 112 receiving yards. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane contributed significantly on the ground for DC DC, rushing for 53 yards, adding balance to their offensive attack and helping secure the win.
The defensive units played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Jermaine Johnson II recording a crucial sack that disrupted the Chiefs' momentum. Craig Woodson's interception for Kansas City kept the game competitive, but it was the Talons' ability to make key stops that ultimately turned the tide. The defensive stands in the fourth quarter proved decisive, allowing DC DC to hold off a late rally from Kansas City and clinch the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 12/20 | 60% | 194 | 2 | 2 | 86.2 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| DC Talons | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 11/17 | 65% | 169 | 2 | 1 | 112.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 13 | 26 | 2.0 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| DC Talons | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 17 | 53 | 3.1 | 10 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Marlin KleinTE | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 27 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 16 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DC Talons | |||||||
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 11 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis GardeckSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis HunterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steve AmaroSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vonn BuckhalterSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DC Talons | |||||
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson IIREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Wood SrDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck ClarkSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen BullockFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Cam LittleK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| DC Talons | |||
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie SmythK | 2/2 | 1 | 24 |