Charleston
River Dogs
2-5
35
FINAL
52
Toronto
Toronto Loons
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 13h ago
In 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Caleb WilliamsQB332473%42570154.3
Tyler ShoughQB342162%35750136.8
Spencer RattlerQB100%00039.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Javonte WilliamsHB12544.5180140
Tyler ShoughQB6437.280160
Caleb WilliamsQB4194.890100
Tank BigsbyHB4102.54070
Calvin AustinWR000.0—000
DK MetcalfWR000.0—000
Garrett WilsonWR000.0—000
Puka NacuaWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Puka NacuaWR816120.1802650
DK MetcalfWR613823.0601650
Zachariah BranchWR69716.2291310
Troy FranklinWR38428.0260300
Kyle WilliamsWR16565.0—1650
Kyle Pitts SrTE26432.0130570
Chigoziem OkonkwoTE34314.380180
Calvin AustinWR23517.551190
Garrett WilsonWR5326.4141130
Tank BigsbyHB4297.3333160
Javonte WilliamsHB4205.0142150
Jared WileyTE11414.0110140
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Wil LutzK0050
Will ReichardK11730