Empire at Bliazzard
New York Empire 73, Minnesota Bliazzard 49 · Premier Football League (PFL)
Final Score
Empire 73 9 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Bliazzard 49 7 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPJulian Sayin 298 yds passingDe'Von Achane 360 yds rushingDavid Njoku 92 yds receivingCalijah Kancey 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 508 · 541Passing yards 117 · 291Rushing yards 391 · 250Completions 6/9 · 22/36Yards per carry 23.0 · 8.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
The New York Empire dominated the Minnesota Bliazzard with a final score of 73-49 in a Week 3 showdown of the 2027 season. The victory keeps the Empire firmly in the playoff race, while the Bliazzard will have to regroup after this tough loss at home.
Offensively, De'Von Achane stole the show for New York, showcasing his explosive speed with an impressive 360 rushing yards, while adding to the scoreboard's tally. Quarterback Julian Sayin of the Minnesota Bliazzard kept his team competitive, throwing for 298 yards and four touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Empire's relentless attack. David Njoku contributed significantly as well, racking up 92 receiving yards to support the Empire's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, New York's effort was anchored by Deonte Banks, who led the team with five total tackles, while Calijah Kancey made a crucial impact with a sack and an interception. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Kancey's interception shifted the momentum squarely in the Empire's favor, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately control the game. The Bliazzard struggled to recover from that pivotal moment, sealing their fate in what became a high-scoring affair.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Empire | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 6/9 | 67% | 117 | 1 | 0 | 146.7 |
Bliazzard | ||||||
| Julian SayinQB | 22/36 | 61% | 298 | 4 | 1 | 112.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Empire | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 14 | 360 | 25.7 | 20 | 8 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher JrHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Carnell TateWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bliazzard | |||||||
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 17 | 166 | 9.8 | 44 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Julian SayinQB | 11 | 82 | 7.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Empire | |||||||
| David NjokuTE | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 5 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher JrHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Bliazzard | |||||||
| Rashee RiceWR | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 32 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Dontayvion WicksWR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 11 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 14 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Dyami BrownWR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dorian FlemingTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Empire | |||||
| Calijah KanceyDT | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan CrawfordSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrice KnightWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bliazzard | |||||
| Byron YoungLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb RansawFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle HamiltonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas HarperSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bliazzard | |||
| Michael TurkP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex McPhersonK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
