Reapers at Banditz
Reno Reapers 36, Sacramento Banditz 35 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Reapers 36 2 TD · 3 FG · 1 XP
Banditz 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPJustin Fields 283 yds passingLance Choice 133 yds rushingJeff Caldwell 84 yds receivingRiq Woolen 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 405 · 384Passing yards 272 · 238Rushing yards 133 · 146Completions 12/18 · 13/22Yards per carry 8.2 · 7.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Reno Reapers narrowly defeated the Sacramento Banditz with a final score of 36-35, clinching a crucial victory as the regular season came to a close. Both teams fought hard for playoff positioning, but it was the Reapers who emerged victorious in this nail-biter.
Leading the charge for Reno was quarterback Justin Fields, who showcased his skills with 283 passing yards and two touchdown passes. Meanwhile, Sacramento's offense was fueled by Lance Choice's impressive 133 rushing yards, complemented by Jeff Caldwell's 84 receiving yards, putting pressure on the Reapers' defense throughout the game.
On the defensive side of things, Patrick Surtain II led the Reapers with four total tackles, while Nick Cross made a pivotal interception that shifted momentum in the closing minutes. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Reno's defense held strong, allowing them to maintain their narrow lead and secure the win. This matchup will be remembered for its intensity and the playoff implications that hung in the balance.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 12/18 | 67% | 283 | 2 | 0 | 146.7 |
| Banditz | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 13/22 | 59% | 254 | 2 | 2 | 91.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Banditz | |||||||
| Lance ChoiceHB | 19 | 133 | 7.0 | 19 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Cam DouglasHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kendall MillsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Shonn DilliardHB | 12 | 92 | 7.7 | 16 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||||
| Trent BoyleWR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 8 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Banditz | |||||||
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 13 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 5 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Lance ChoiceHB | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 55 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Shonn DilliardHB | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 57 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||
| Riq WoolenCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick CrossSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bryan CookFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan DavisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Banditz | |||||
| Josh PeoplesDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrSAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon HammondDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Jared VerseREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RushCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael HoechtLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 3/3 | 1 | 46 |
| Banditz | |||
| Cam LittleK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |