Phoenix at Tropics
Miami Tropics 44, Atlanta Phoenix 22 · Premier Football League (PFL)
Final Score
Phoenix 22 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Tropics 44 6 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPSam Darnold 271 yds passingIsaac Brown 77 yds rushingJalen Royals 78 yds receivingChristian Izien 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 269 · 331Passing yards 133 · 254Rushing yards 136 · 77Completions 14/21 · 12/23Yards per carry 7.2 · 5.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a commanding performance to start the 2027 season, the Miami Tropics topped the Atlanta Phoenix with a decisive 44-22 victory. Both teams were looking to set the tone for the year, but Miami showcased their dominance early on.
Sam Darnold spearheaded the Tropics' offensive explosion, throwing for 271 yards and four touchdowns, effectively distributing the ball and keeping the Phoenix defense off balance. Jalen Royals was his top target, racking up 78 receiving yards, while the ground game was bolstered by a solid performance from Player 555224106, who added 77 rushing yards to the mix.
Defensively, Miami's prowess was evident, with Christian Izien leading the charge with six total tackles. Albert Regis made his presence felt as well, recording 1.5 sacks, which contributed significantly to Miami's pressure on the Phoenix offense. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Darnold connected with Royals for a touchdown, putting the Tropics ahead and establishing a lead they would not relinquish.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 8/13 | 62% | 124 | 2 | 2 | 93.1 |
| Jalen MilroeQB | 6/8 | 75% | 39 | 0 | 1 | 45.3 |
| Tropics | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 12/23 | 52% | 271 | 4 | 1 | 116.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 12 | 74 | 6.2 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen MilroeQB | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 16 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Tropics | |||||||
| Isaac BrownHB | 14 | 77 | 5.5 | 20 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 42 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| DeVonta SmithWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 27 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mason TaylorTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tropics | |||||||
| Jalen RoyalsWR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 8 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 29 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 4 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Isaac BrownHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zach ErtzTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | |||||
| Ivan Pace JrWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josaiah StewartLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun DolacMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tropics | |||||
| Christian IzienSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert RegisDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elliot Washington IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suntarine PerkinsSAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | |||
| Peyton WoodringK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brad RobbinsP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tropics | |||
| Blake GrupeK | 1/1 | 5 | 45 |