Fargo
Hollowmen
4-3
38
FINAL
36
Dayton
Pilots
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Fargo Hollowmen narrowly defeated the Dayton Pilots, with a final score of 38-36. Both teams were vying for a vital win as they push for playoff positioning, and this contest did not disappoint in delivering late-game drama.
Fargo's offense was led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 125 yards and a touchdown, showcasing efficiency when it mattered most. The Hollowmen also benefitted from Colston Loveland's strong performance in the receiving game, racking up 72 yards. On the other side, Dayton's Saquon Barkley was a force on the ground, amassing an impressive 300 rushing yards, making him a constant threat throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Hollowmen stepped up, with Derwin James Jr. leading the charge with five total tackles and Myles Garrett adding pressure with a critical sack. The turning point of the game came late in the fourth quarter, as the Hollowmen's defense stifled a potential game-winning drive for the Pilots, allowing Fargo to hold on and secure the victory. The combination of timely defensive stops and key offensive plays ultimately made the difference in this nail-biter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 125 | 1 | 1 | 86.9 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 12 | 7 | 58% | 96 | 0 | 1 | 49.3 |
| Jauan Jennings | TE | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 32 | 300 | 9.4 | 71 | 4 | 61 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 29 | 292 | 10.1 | 50 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 44 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 12 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | TE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 34 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

