Miami
Flamingos
7-2
16
FINAL
37
New Orleans
Purple Knights
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Purple Knights triumphed over the Miami Flamingos with a final score of 37-16 in Week 11 of the 2026 season. This victory was crucial for the Knights as they continue to solidify their standing in the league and push for a playoff spot.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Malik Willis, who threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his impressive arm and decision-making throughout the game. He found Tyreek Hill frequently, who racked up 137 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat down the field. Jaydon Blue contributed significantly on the ground, adding 73 rushing yards to the Knights' offensive efforts.
Defensively, the Purple Knights made their mark with standout performances, particularly from Chase Young, who recorded two sacks, disrupting the Miami offense at critical moments. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when New Orleans forced a turnover and converted it into a touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in their favor. The Flamingos struggled to recover from that blow, as the Knights maintained control for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 271 | 2 | 0 | 125.7 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 46 | 22 | 48% | 238 | 1 | 0 | 70.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 20 | 73 | 3.6 | 23 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 16 | 44 | 2.8 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 5 | 137 | 27.4 | 86 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Young | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 52 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 45 |

