The Ministry at Raiders
virginia beach The Ministry 45, Las Vegas Raiders 31 · HHK Madden
Final Score
The Ministry 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XP
Raiders 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPCaleb Williams 349 yds passingAshton Jeanty 139 yds rushingMatthew Golden 151 yds receivingCaleb Downs 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 428 · 422Passing yards 332 · 234Rushing yards 96 · 188Completions 22/27 · 10/15Yards per carry 6.4 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19d ago
In an electrifying season opener, Virginia Beach The Ministry took down the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 45-31. This Week 1 matchup set the tone for the 2027 season, showcasing the explosive potential of both teams as they vie for playoff positioning early in the year.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Virginia Beach, throwing for an impressive 349 yards and keeping the offense humming throughout the game. Meanwhile, Jaxson Dart of the Raiders did his best to keep pace, tossing three touchdown passes, but ultimately fell short despite strong performances from Ashton Jeanty, who rushed for 139 yards, and Matthew Golden, who racked up 151 receiving yards.
Defensively, Virginia Beach made key plays that shifted momentum, with Caleb Downs leading the team with seven tackles and Malaki Starks snagging an interception that proved pivotal. The game’s turning point came late in the third quarter when Starks' interception halted a promising Raiders drive, allowing The Ministry to capitalize and extend their lead, sealing the victory in a high-scoring affair.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ministry | 6 | 1 | 6 | 45 |
| Raiders | 4 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ministry | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 22/27 | 81% | 349 | 2 | 1 | 128.0 |
| Raiders | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 10/15 | 67% | 234 | 3 | 1 | 121.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ministry | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 6 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Derrick HenryHB | 8 | 21 | 2.6 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 24 | 139 | 5.8 | 35 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 9 | 49 | 5.4 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ministry | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 6 | 123 | 20.5 | 130 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 7 | 118 | 16.9 | 49 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 29 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Carnell TateWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||||
| Tyler WarrenTE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 19 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 25 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Matthew GoldenWR | 4 | 151 | 37.8 | 50 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ministry | |||||
| Caleb DownsSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki StarksFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles MurphyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||
| Genesis SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler RiversCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick ChavezFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson KuwatchMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon CisseCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian ChavezSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMar AdamsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ministry | |||
| Jude McAtamneyK | 1/1 | 6 | 31 |
| Raiders | |||
| Cade YorkK | 1/1 | 4 | 31 |