New Orleans
Purple Knights
1-0
14
FINAL
49
Toronto
Toronto Loons
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Toronto Toronto Loons topped the New Orleans Purple Knights 49-14 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The Loons showcased their offensive firepower, making a strong statement early in the year and proving they are serious contenders.
Caleb Williams was the star of the game, throwing for 319 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and poise in the pocket. DK Metcalf was a standout target, racking up 155 receiving yards and consistently creating mismatches against the Purple Knights' secondary. Although Tank Bigsby managed just 38 rushing yards, his presence kept the defense honest and opened up the passing game.
Defensively, the Loons were relentless, with Danielle Hunter recording a sack and Robert Spears-Jennings making two crucial interceptions that shifted the momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Spears-Jennings picked off a pass, setting up Williams for another touchdown strike, which extended their lead to 28-7. The Purple Knights struggled to recover from that point, as the Loons seized control and never looked back.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 29 | 22 | 76% | 319 | 5 | 1 | 136.3 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 239 | 1 | 7 | 53.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 8 | 155 | 19.4 | 41 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 12 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 43 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 20 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 10 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

