BlueJays at Comets
Houston Comets 41, Toronto BlueJays 28 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
BlueJays 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Comets 41 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPScott Palmer 363 yds passingJaylen Wright 150 yds rushingAlfonso Larson 212 yds receivingKam Curl 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 395 · 478Passing yards 353 · 264Rushing yards 42 · 214Completions 19/35 · 9/16Yards per carry 0.0 · 14.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Houston Comets held off the Toronto BlueJays with a final score of 41-28, securing a critical victory as the season nears its conclusion. This matchup was pivotal for both teams, with the Comets looking to solidify their playoff positioning while the BlueJays aimed to finish strong.
Scott Palmer of the BlueJays showcased his skills, throwing for an impressive 363 yards and three touchdowns, connecting effectively with his star receiver Alfonso Larson, who racked up 212 receiving yards. Despite Palmer's standout performance, it was Jaylen Wright of the Comets who stole the show on the ground, rushing for 150 yards and contributing significantly to Houston's offensive success.
Defensively, the Comets were led by Kam Curl, who recorded seven total tackles, playing a crucial role in containing Toronto's high-powered offense. The turning point came in the second half when Houston's defense tightened, allowing them to capitalize on two key turnovers, ultimately sealing their win and ensuring their playoff hopes remain alive.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueJays | ||||||
| Scott PalmerQB | 19/35 | 54% | 363 | 3 | 4 | 79.5 |
| Comets | ||||||
| Emmanuel AncrumQB | 9/16 | 56% | 273 | 3 | 3 | 101.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comets | |||||||
| Jaylen WrightHB | 12 | 150 | 12.5 | 16 | 3 | 46 | 0 |
| Emmanuel AncrumQB | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | — | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Derek LeClairWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueJays | |||||||
| Alfonso LarsonWR | 8 | 212 | 26.5 | 21 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Joey WatsonTE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Parker WashingtonWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Comets | |||||||
| Bo GeneralsTE | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 72 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Rickie CallahanWR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 47 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 47 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Zay FlowersWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 27 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueJays | |||||
| Montaric BrownCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrSAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThomasMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry OgunjobiDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comets | |||||
| Kam CurlSS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey AmosCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jarrian JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| D.J. ReedCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MuhammadSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte MaddoxFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueJays | |||
| Maddux TrujilloK | 0/1 | 5 | 0 |
| Comets | |||
| Jordan StoutP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |