Charleston
River Dogs
2-5
35
FINAL
52
Toronto
Toronto Loons
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Toronto Toronto Loons emerged victorious over the Charleston River Dogs with a final score of 52-35 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. The win keeps the Loons firmly in playoff contention as they continue to showcase their offensive firepower.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Toronto, throwing for an impressive 425 yards and a staggering seven touchdown passes, solidifying his status as a top quarterback in the league. Meanwhile, Puka Nacua contributed significantly, racking up 161 receiving yards to keep the River Dogs’ defense on their heels throughout the matchup. Javonte Williams led the ground game for Charleston with 54 rushing yards, but the Loons’ air attack stole the show.
Defensively, Rueben Bain Jr. was a force for the Loons, recording 5 total tackles and an incredible 4.5 sacks, disrupting Charleston's offensive rhythm at critical moments. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Bain's relentless pressure on the quarterback led to a crucial turnover, allowing Toronto to extend their lead. The combination of a potent offense and a stout defense propelled the Loons to this decisive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 33 | 24 | 73% | 425 | 7 | 0 | 154.3 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 357 | 5 | 0 | 136.8 |
| Spencer Rattler | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 12 | 54 | 4.5 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 161 | 20.1 | 80 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 138 | 23.0 | 60 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 29 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | — | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 13 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 33 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 5 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 30 |

