Reapers at Knights
Reno Reapers 17, Brooklyn Knights 14 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Reapers 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Knights 14 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJaxson Dart 186 yds passingTrey Benson 141 yds rushingTrent Boyle 71 yds receivingRiq Woolen 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 196 · 327Passing yards 114 · 173Rushing yards 82 · 154Completions 7/14 · 17/24Yards per carry 6.0 · 6.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 9d ago
In a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Reno Reapers narrowly defeated the Brooklyn Knights 17-14, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. With both teams vying for a spot in the Championship, the stakes were high, and the tension was palpable throughout the game.
Reno's quarterback Justin Fields was a standout performer, throwing for two touchdowns that proved crucial in sealing the victory. Meanwhile, Brooklyn's Jaxson Dart led in passing yards with 186 but was unable to find the end zone. On the ground, Trey Benson shone for the Knights, amassing 141 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Reapers' offensive efforts.
Defensively, Riq Woolen led the Reapers with five total tackles, while Akheem Mesidor contributed with a key sack. The turning point came when Tyrel Dodson intercepted a crucial pass from Dart, halting a potential scoring drive for Brooklyn and allowing the Reapers to maintain their slim lead. Ultimately, it was a combination of timely plays and defensive stops that secured Reno's place in the next round.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 7/14 | 50% | 123 | 2 | 0 | 119.9 |
| Knights | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 17/24 | 71% | 186 | 1 | 2 | 72.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Cris GoreHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Knights | |||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emilio PeraltaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 21 | 141 | 6.7 | 24 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Shonn DilliardHB | 9 | 58 | 6.4 | 14 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||||
| Trent BoyleWR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 43 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Knights | |||||||
| Emilio PeraltaTE | 8 | 66 | 8.3 | 47 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 22 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Skyler BellWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Shonn DilliardHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 21 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jared WileyTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||
| Riq WoolenCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Knights | |||||
| Jamal HillWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean OldhamCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David BaileyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon ShipleyMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Nate WigginsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/1 | 2 | 48 |
| Knights | |||
| Tyler LoopK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |