Knoxville
Tennessee
0-3
39
FINAL
20
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 clash, Knoxville Tennessee topped Tuscaloosa Alabama with a commanding 39-20 victory, solidifying their position as a formidable contender early in the season. The win highlights Knoxville's offensive prowess, as they continue to build momentum in their franchise journey.
Peyton Manning was the star of the show, throwing for 319 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his veteran poise under pressure. Taysom Hill was his favorite target, racking up 119 receiving yards and consistently finding space to make big plays. While the rushing attack was largely stifled, Knoxville's aerial assault proved too much for Tuscaloosa to handle.
Defensively, Knoxville Tennessee made their mark with Keldric Faulk leading the charge with 2.5 sacks, disrupting Tuscaloosa's rhythm throughout the game. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when Knoxville scored three unanswered touchdowns, pulling away and forcing Tuscaloosa to play catch-up. Despite a strong effort from Marlon Humphrey, who recorded three tackles for Tuscaloosa, the defense struggled to contain Knoxville's explosive offense, sealing the outcome well before the final whistle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Manning | QB | 16 | 13 | 81% | 319 | 4 | 1 | 132.2 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 13 | 5 | 38% | 130 | 2 | 0 | 115.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 24 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taysom Hill | TE | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 42 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 107 | 35.7 | 15 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 22 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 2 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26 |

