Dallas
Desperados
3-5
28
FINAL
35
Atlanta
Bulldogs Elite
0-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying matchup, the Atlanta Bulldogs Elite narrowly defeated the Dallas Desperados with a final score of 35-28 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts Atlanta's playoff aspirations but also solidifies their position in a highly competitive conference.
Offensively, Bryce Young showcased his prowess, throwing for three touchdowns and leading the Bulldogs to victory. Jaxson Dart put up impressive numbers for Dallas, racking up 358 passing yards, while Jerry Jeudy emerged as a reliable target, amassing 123 receiving yards. Kyle Monangai contributed significantly for Atlanta on the ground, adding 76 rushing yards to keep the chains moving.
Defensively, the Bulldogs made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Julian Love's interception was a game-changer, halting a Desperados drive and allowing Atlanta to regain control. Despite Tremaine Edmunds' nine tackles and Dre Greenlaw's sack for Dallas, it was Atlanta's timely defensive stands that ultimately sealed the win, showcasing their ability to rise to the occasion when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 44 | 31 | 70% | 358 | 1 | 2 | 83.3 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 40 | 25 | 63% | 276 | 3 | 2 | 87.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 9 | 76 | 8.4 | 59 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 13 | 54 | 4.2 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 18 | 42 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 74 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 7 | 104 | 14.9 | 21 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 19 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Love | FS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 47 |

