Atlanta
Bulldogs Elite
0-4
23
FINAL
42
Steel City
Ironmen
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Steel City Ironmen topped the Atlanta Bulldogs Elite with a final score of 42-23 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Ironmen solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Bulldogs face crucial questions moving forward.
Kyler Murray was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 369 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Bucky Irving led the Bulldogs on the ground with 82 rushing yards, while Makai Lemon made significant contributions in the air, racking up 144 receiving yards. However, it was Murray’s precision that set the tone for the Ironmen's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Ironmen were relentless, with Jaelan Phillips leading the charge with four total tackles and three sacks, proving to be a disruptive force in the backfield. Jalen Ramsey added to the defensive effort with an interception that shifted momentum during a critical moment in the first half. This combination of offensive firepower and defensive tenacity was pivotal in securing the Ironmen's victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 23 | 17 | 74% | 369 | 5 | 0 | 155.3 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 259 | 3 | 2 | 111.4 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 11 | 82 | 7.5 | 17 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 12 | 16 | 1.3 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quez Watkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Lemon | WR | 4 | 144 | 36.0 | 95 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 131 | 32.8 | 66 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 45 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 37 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 28 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khaleke Hudson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Barrett | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

