Blaze at Sharks
Cleveland Blaze 35, San Diego Sharks 13 · Premier Football League (PFL)
Final Score
Blaze 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Sharks 13 4 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPFernando Mendoza 286 yds passingIsiah Pacheco 145 yds rushingHarold Fannin Jr 115 yds receivingChandler Rivers 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 325 · 296Passing yards 175 · 206Rushing yards 150 · 90Completions 11/11 · 26/49Yards per carry 5.8 · 7.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a decisive opening week matchup, the Cleveland Blaze topped the San Diego Sharks with a commanding 35-13 victory. This win sets a strong tone for the Blaze as they kick off the 2027 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive fortitude against the Sharks.
Offensively, Isiah Pacheco was the standout performer for Cleveland, racking up an impressive 145 rushing yards, helping to fuel the Blaze's scoring efforts. Fernando Mendoza of San Diego also had a noteworthy performance, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Cleveland's explosive attack. Harold Fannin Jr. was a bright spot for the Sharks, contributing 115 receiving yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Blaze made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. L'Jarius Sneed's interception proved to be a crucial turning point, halting San Diego's momentum and leading to another scoring drive for Cleveland. Additionally, Joey Bosa's sack not only disrupted Mendoza's rhythm but also added to the pressure that ultimately stifled the Sharks' offense throughout the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 9/11 | 82% | 170 | 0 | 1 | 80.8 |
| Darren WallerTE | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Alec PierceWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sharks | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 13/25 | 52% | 286 | 3 | 0 | 132.6 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 13/24 | 54% | 217 | 0 | 2 | 50.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze | |||||||
| Isiah PachecoHB | 24 | 145 | 6.0 | 106 | 5 | 65 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlinHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharks | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 14 | 90 | 6.4 | 45 | 1 | 45 | 2 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 26 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 11 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Najee HarrisFB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sharks | |||||||
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 83 | 0 | 83 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze | |||||
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan MartinFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan DavisDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy ButlerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity PayeREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL SkinnerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sharks | |||||
| Chandler RiversCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin SimmonsREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan EzeiruakuREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki StarksFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kip LewisWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard WilliamsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen PappoeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze | |||
| Jason MyersK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sharks | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 2/2 | 1 | 34 |