Reapers at BlueJays
Reno Reapers 34, Toronto BlueJays 7 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Reapers 34 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
BlueJays 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPScott Palmer 170 yds passingCris Gore 62 yds rushingTrent Boyle 72 yds receivingAkheem Mesidor 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 224 · 174Passing yards 143 · 119Rushing yards 81 · 55Completions 7/11 · 8/19Yards per carry 16.8 · 13.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 9d ago
In a commanding performance, the Reno Reapers topped the Toronto BlueJays 34-7 in the Wildcard Round of the 2027 season, securing their place in the playoffs with an impressive showing. The Reapers dominated both sides of the ball, demonstrating their readiness for the challenges ahead.
Quarterback Justin Fields led the charge for Reno, throwing for two touchdowns and showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers, particularly Trent Boyle, who racked up 72 receiving yards. On the ground, Cris Gore contributed with 62 rushing yards, adding another layer to the Reapers' offensive attack that left the BlueJays struggling to keep pace.
Defensively, the Reapers were relentless, with Akheem Mesidor standing out by recording 2 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. His relentless pressure on the BlueJays' offense was pivotal, particularly in the second quarter when he disrupted a crucial drive, allowing Reno to extend their lead and effectively seal the victory. The Reapers' defense not only contained Toronto but also provided the momentum needed for their offense to thrive.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 7/11 | 64% | 143 | 2 | 0 | 146.7 |
| BlueJays | ||||||
| Scott PalmerQB | 8/19 | 42% | 170 | 1 | 0 | 91.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||||
| Cris GoreHB | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | — | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Justin FieldsQB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| BlueJays | |||||||
| Scott PalmerQB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Shonn DilliardHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||||
| Trent BoyleWR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 27 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Cris GoreHB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BlueJays | |||||||
| Alfonso LarsonWR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | — | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 26 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 17 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||
| T.J. WattLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan DavisDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan CookFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| BlueJays | |||||
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThomasMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damian StarkCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |