Dinos at Panthers
Denver Dinos 37, Milwaukee Panthers 35 · Premier Football League (PFL)
Final Score
Dinos 37 1 TD · 3 FG · 4 XP
Panthers 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPBryce Young 255 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 172 yds rushingRome Odunze 96 yds receivingBrandon Cisse 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 417 · 479Passing yards 281 · 255Rushing yards 136 · 224Completions 0/0 · 11/17Yards per carry 4.0 · 14.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Denver Dinos narrowly defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 37-35, showcasing a back-and-forth battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams fought hard to establish an early foothold in the 2027 season, but it was the Dinos who ultimately claimed victory in this high-stakes matchup.
Milwaukee quarterback Bryce Young delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 255 yards and two touchdowns, while Travis Etienne Jr. dominated the ground game with 172 rushing yards. Rome Odunze also made his mark, contributing 96 receiving yards, but despite these standout performances, it wasn't enough to secure a win for the Panthers.
Defensively, the game turned on a crucial interception by Brandon Cisse of the Dinos, which halted a potential game-winning drive for Milwaukee in the closing minutes. The Panthers' defense, led by Kamren Kinchens with four total tackles and Jaylinn Hawkins' lone sack, fought valiantly but could not overcome the Dinos' offensive efficiency. Ultimately, it was Denver's timely plays that made all the difference in this closely contested matchup.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 11/17 | 65% | 255 | 2 | 3 | 107.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinos | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 19 | 91 | 4.8 | 19 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Harrison BryantTE | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 11 | 172 | 15.6 | 5 | 2 | 85 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 4 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Malik BensonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinos | |||||||
| Ian StrongWR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 12 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter JrTE | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 37 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 22 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Rome OdunzeWR | 2 | 96 | 48.0 | 49 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Malik BensonWR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 19 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 9 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinos | |||||
| Brandon CisseCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton HoodCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyron CrawfordREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen CarterDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tao JohnsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David StoneDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaylinn HawkinsFS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah AbrahamCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damar HamlinSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desman Stephens IIMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewill UmanmielenREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden DuggerMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinos | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 3/3 | 4 | 52 |
| Panthers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |