Albuquerque
Armadillos
1-1
54
FINAL
37
Los Angeles
Rams
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Albuquerque Armadillos topped the Los Angeles Rams 54-37 in Week 3 of the 2027 season. The win propels the Armadillos to a strong start, showcasing their offensive prowess and setting the tone for their season ambitions.
Quarterback Taylen Green was the star of the night for Albuquerque, throwing for an impressive 458 yards and four touchdowns, solidifying his status as a key playmaker. His performance was complemented by the receiving efforts of his teammates, who helped drive the explosive offense, while Todd Gurley led the Rams' ground game with 73 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Armadillos made critical stops, with Jaylon Johnson recording four total tackles and Romanas Frederique Jr. snagging an interception that shifted momentum. The turning point came in the third quarter when Frederique's interception halted a Rams drive, allowing Albuquerque to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 35 | 23 | 66% | 458 | 4 | 1 | 135.1 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 22 | 12 | 55% | 348 | 4 | 4 | 99.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TODD GURLEY | HB | 13 | 73 | 5.6 | 28 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 10 | 30 | 3.0 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY FITZGERALD | WR | 5 | 231 | 46.2 | 57 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 196 | 24.5 | 77 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Jerry Rice | WR | 7 | 126 | 18.0 | 42 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 7 | 111 | 15.9 | 25 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 5 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| TODD GURLEY | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Willis | SAM | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Romanas Frederique Jr. | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Bennee | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fabien Lovett Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 68 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 55 |

