Bolts at Inferno
Baltimore Bolts 56, Phoenix Inferno 37 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Bolts 56 8 TD · 0 FG · 8 XP
Inferno 37 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPJosh Allen 410 yds passingBreece Hall 108 yds rushingXavier Worthy 134 yds receivingSheldon Rankins 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 443 · 474Passing yards 315 · 363Rushing yards 128 · 111Completions 14/23 · 16/28Yards per carry 7.9 · 11.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 11d ago
In an electrifying Wildcard Round matchup, the Baltimore Bolts outlasted the Phoenix Inferno with a final score of 56 to 37, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. With both teams vying for a deeper postseason run, the Bolts showcased their offensive firepower to seize the victory.
J.J. McCarthy led the charge for Baltimore, throwing an impressive seven touchdown passes, while Breece Hall added to the offensive onslaught with 108 rushing yards. Xavier Worthy was a standout target, racking up 134 receiving yards, providing McCarthy with a reliable option downfield throughout the game. Despite Josh Allen's valiant effort for Phoenix, throwing for 410 yards, the Inferno couldn't keep pace with Baltimore's offensive explosion.
Defensively, the Bolts were relentless, with Sheldon Rankins dominating the line with 2.5 sacks, disrupting Phoenix's rhythm and putting pressure on Allen. Quinyon Mitchell contributed with a timely interception, which proved to be a pivotal moment that swung momentum in favor of Baltimore. As the Bolts continue their playoff journey, their ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities will be crucial in the upcoming rounds.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolts | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 13/22 | 59% | 259 | 7 | 0 | 139.9 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 1/1 | 100% | 65 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Inferno | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 16/28 | 57% | 410 | 4 | 2 | 111.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolts | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 11 | 108 | 9.8 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Inferno | |||||||
| Brashard SmithHB | 8 | 107 | 13.4 | 14 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolts | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 42 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Dom ProcterWR | 4 | 127 | 31.8 | 44 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Sincere BrownWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Inferno | |||||||
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 126 | 63.0 | 83 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 5 | 110 | 22.0 | 46 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Elijah SarrattWR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 5 | 115 | 23.0 | 52 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolts | |||||
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SimpsonREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT OvertonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie JenningsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luis AguilarDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen GrahamSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody BartonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Inferno | |||||
| Nathan SmithCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Justin ReidFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach HarrisonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Pola-MaoFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen DeLoachMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derion KendrickCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bolts | |||
| Max YatesK | 0/0 | 8 | 0 |
Inferno | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 1/1 | 4 | 25 |
