Forge at Bliazzard
Minnesota Bliazzard 28, Pittsburgh Forge 20 · Premier Football League (PFL)
Final Score
Forge 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Bliazzard 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPJoe Burrow 220 yds passingMike Washington Jr. 119 yds rushingRJ Harvey 134 yds receivingDevon Witherspoon 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 276 · 351Passing yards 204 · 215Rushing yards 72 · 136Completions 11/22 · 17/26Yards per carry 8.0 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season, the Minnesota Bliazzard topped the Pittsburgh Forge with a final score of 28-20. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Bliazzard who ultimately came out on top, showcasing their offensive firepower and resilience.
Julian Sayin was the star for Minnesota, throwing for four touchdowns and leading a potent offensive display. Meanwhile, Mike Washington Jr. added a strong rushing performance, racking up 119 yards on the ground, while RJ Harvey kept the Forge in contention with his impressive 134 receiving yards. Joe Burrow also had a solid outing for Pittsburgh, passing for 220 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory.
Defensively, the Bliazzard made key plays that shifted the game's momentum. Caleb Ransaw registered a pivotal sack, and Drue Tranquill's interception proved crucial in stifling a Forge drive late in the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's defense held strong, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 11/22 | 50% | 220 | 1 | 2 | 62.6 |
| Bliazzard | ||||||
| Julian SayinQB | 17/26 | 65% | 215 | 4 | 0 | 130.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 6 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bliazzard | |||||||
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 21 | 119 | 5.7 | 23 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dyami BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian SayinQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 117 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Brett NorfleetTE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bliazzard | |||||||
| Dyami BrownWR | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 8 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Tony PollardHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dontayvion WicksWR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge | |||||
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ BoldenSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice PollockCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. SandersDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan SmithMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric GrayWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle LouisSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bliazzard | |||||
| Drue TranquillWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb RansawFS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas VCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior ColsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle HamiltonSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie SmythK | 2/2 | 2 | 60 |
| Bliazzard | |||
| Alex McPhersonK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael TurkP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |