Atlanta
Dart Frogs
4-3
42
FINAL
14
Charleston
River Dogs
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Atlanta Dart Frogs topped the Charleston River Dogs 42-14 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Dart Frogs showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their position in the race for postseason glory.
Bo Nix led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for 249 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with key targets downfield. Davante Adams was a standout receiver, racking up 122 yards, making crucial catches that kept drives alive and momentum on the Dart Frogs' side. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams of the River Dogs provided a bright spot on the ground, amassing 68 rushing yards, but it was not enough to keep pace with Atlanta's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Dart Frogs made their mark, with Justin Reid intercepting three passes, effectively stifling any comeback attempts from Charleston. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Reid's third interception led to another quick touchdown for Atlanta, extending their lead to 28-7 and effectively demoralizing the River Dogs. While Charleston's Anthony Hill Jr. recorded 11 tackles and Alex Highsmith added a sack, they couldn't counter the relentless attack from the Dart Frogs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 37 | 26 | 70% | 249 | 4 | 0 | 124.7 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 31 | 13 | 42% | 131 | 0 | 4 | 15.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 68 | 4.9 | 30 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 12 | 40 | 3.3 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 122 | 17.4 | 34 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Van Jefferson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Hibner | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Reid | FS | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton Simpson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clelin Ferrell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyre West | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 51 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

