Brooklyn
Kings
0-0
27
FINAL
25
New Orleans
Voodoo
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Brooklyn Kings narrowly defeated the New Orleans Voodoo with a final score of 27-25. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to start the 2026 season on a winning note, but it was the Kings who emerged victorious in this tightly contested matchup.
Jayden Daniels was the standout performer for Brooklyn, throwing for three touchdown passes and showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Bijan Robinson also made a significant impact, rushing for 104 yards, while Kenyon Sadiq exploded for 150 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target for Daniels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Voodoo made some noise, with Dallas Turner recording two sacks and Arvell Reese snagging an interception, but it was the Kings' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities that ultimately decided the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when Brooklyn's offense executed a crucial drive that culminated in a touchdown, sealing their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taysom Hill | QB | 16 | 12 | 75% | 224 | 1 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 215 | 3 | 2 | 105.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 20 | 104 | 5.2 | 31 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 87 | 7.9 | 7 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | QB | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 5 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 10 | 150 | 15.0 | 115 | 3 | 61 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 97 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 32 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 17 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Fuller | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

