Mafia at Banditz
Sacramento Banditz 69, New York Mafia 42 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Mafia 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Banditz 69 7 TD · 2 FG · 9 XPPatrick Mahomes 552 yds passingLance Choice 182 yds rushingAntonio Gibson 169 yds receivingKorie Black 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 595 · 528Passing yards 552 · 347Rushing yards 43 · 181Completions 24/38 · 20/28Yards per carry 7.2 · 8.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 11d ago
In a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Sacramento Banditz topped the New York Mafia 69-42, advancing in the 2027 playoffs. With both teams looking to secure a spot in the next round, the Banditz delivered a commanding performance that ultimately proved too much for the Mafia to overcome.
Patrick Mahomes showcased his passing prowess for the Mafia, racking up an impressive 552 yards and throwing for five touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Banditz. Lance Choice was a standout for Sacramento, dominating the ground game with 182 rushing yards, while Antonio Gibson led the receiving corps for New York with 169 yards.
On the defensive side, the Banditz made crucial plays, highlighted by Korie Black's two interceptions that shifted momentum in their favor. Despite JJ Pegues' two sacks and Nick Emmanwori's nine tackles for the Mafia, Sacramento's defense was effective in containing the explosive offense, ultimately sealing the win with timely stops and turnovers. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Black's first interception set up a touchdown that widened the gap, putting the Banditz firmly in control.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mafia | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 24/38 | 63% | 552 | 5 | 5 | 106.7 |
| Banditz | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 20/28 | 71% | 369 | 3 | 0 | 149.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mafia | |||||||
| Antonio GibsonHB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Banditz | |||||||
| Lance ChoiceHB | 20 | 182 | 9.1 | 17 | 4 | 53 | 1 |
| Eli StowersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mafia | |||||||
| Antonio GibsonHB | 4 | 169 | 42.3 | 108 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 5 | 128 | 25.6 | 35 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 7 | 121 | 17.3 | 9 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Monte HarborWR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 13 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 9 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Banditz | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 4 | 164 | 41.0 | 8 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 7 | 100 | 14.3 | 74 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Lance ChoiceHB | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 45 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 14 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Kendall MillsWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mafia | |||||
| JJ PeguesDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon RobertsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel WatsonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donavan JacksonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Banditz | |||||
| Korie BlackSS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre Hawkins IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | |||||
| Nick EmmanworiSS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RushCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT WoodsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona FordDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon TomlinsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyn Armour-DavisFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banditz | |||
| Cam LittleK | 2/2 | 9 | 66 |
| Other | |||
| Harrison MevisK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |