Fargo
Hollowmen
6-4
7
FINAL
21
New Orleans
Purple Knights
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 12 matchup, the New Orleans Purple Knights emerged victorious over the Fargo Hollowmen with a final score of 21-7. This win not only boosts New Orleans’ playoff hopes but also adds pressure on Fargo as the season approaches its climax.
Malik Willis led the charge for the Purple Knights, throwing for 238 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. Tyreek Hill was his top target, racking up 74 receiving yards, while Cam Skattebo of the Hollowmen managed to put up 61 rushing yards in a valiant effort that ultimately fell short.
Defensively, the Purple Knights made key contributions, with Kyle Hamilton recording five total tackles and Tyleik Williams adding a sack to disrupt Fargo’s rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when New Orleans forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and control the tempo heading into the final frame. With their solid defensive performance, the Purple Knights held off any late-game surges from the Hollowmen, sealing their win decisively.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 238 | 1 | 2 | 77.4 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 19 | 8 | 42% | 107 | 0 | 2 | 21.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 10 | 61 | 6.1 | 13 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 19 | 53 | 2.8 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 42 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 34 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 25 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

