Coyotes at Panthers
Phoenix Coyotes 54, Milwaukee Panthers 45 · Premier Football League (PFL)
Final Score
Coyotes 54 5 TD · 2 FG · 6 XP
Panthers 45 5 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPAnthony Richardson Sr 372 yds passingAnthony Richardson Sr 84 yds rushingMalik Benson 146 yds receivingKaleb Elarms-Orr 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 448 · 386Passing yards 331 · 350Rushing yards 117 · 36Completions 22/29 · 14/28Yards per carry 5.1 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a high-scoring showdown, the Phoenix Coyotes narrowly defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 54-45 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. Both teams entered the game looking to secure an early advantage in the standings, but it was the Coyotes who emerged victorious in a thrilling battle.
Phoenix quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 372 yards while also rushing for 84 yards, contributing significantly to the Coyotes' offensive onslaught. Meanwhile, Bryce Young of the Panthers had a remarkable game as well, tossing five touchdown passes to keep his team competitive. On the receiving end, Malik Benson made a notable impact with 146 yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field.
Defensively, the Coyotes capitalized on key turnovers, with Kaleb Elarms-Orr recording two crucial interceptions that shifted momentum in Phoenix's favor. The Panthers' defense, led by Omar Speights with three tackles and Princewill Umanmielen's 1.5 sacks, couldn’t contain the Coyotes when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Richardson's big plays set up a decisive drive that sealed the win for Phoenix.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coyotes | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 22/29 | 76% | 372 | 3 | 1 | 137.4 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 14/28 | 50% | 350 | 5 | 4 | 95.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coyotes | |||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 11 | 84 | 7.6 | 12 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 12 | 33 | 2.8 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik BensonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coyotes | |||||||
| Elijah HigginsTE | 9 | 108 | 12.0 | 34 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 16 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 14 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 26 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Reggie VirgilWR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Malik BensonWR | 7 | 146 | 20.9 | 67 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 122 | 40.7 | 72 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 23 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coyotes | |||||
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric StokesCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brauntae JohnsonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien PorterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| James Williams SrMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew SandersREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon WalkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewill UmanmielenREDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn HawkinsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Desman Stephens IIMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar HamlinSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyotes | |||
| Michael DicksonP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPhersonK | 2/2 | 6 | 52 |
| Panthers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 6 | 41 |