Oklahoma City
Hornets
4-0
6
FINAL
21
Albuquerque
Vultures
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the Albuquerque Vultures topped the Oklahoma City Hornets 21-6 in Week 17 of the 2027 season. This win solidifies the Vultures’ position heading into the playoffs, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity.
Jon Langford was the star of the night, throwing for 253 yards and three touchdowns while also contributing on the ground with 49 rushing yards. DK Metcalf emerged as his primary target, racking up an impressive 184 receiving yards to keep the Hornets' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Vultures put on a show, with Danielle Hunter leading the charge with four sacks, creating constant pressure on the Hornets' offense. Jeremy Chinn's four tackles helped stifle any momentum Oklahoma City tried to build, while Brandon Cisse's interception sealed the deal in the second half. The turning point came when Langford connected with Metcalf for a touchdown late in the second quarter, giving the Vultures a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Langford | QB | 22 | 8 | 36% | 253 | 3 | 1 | 100.9 |
| Tyrique Bartow | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 158 | 1 | 2 | 68.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Langford | QB | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Deon Valentine | HB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Daniel Sanchez | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 184 | 36.8 | 47 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 29 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Trent Tomlinson | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 10 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Deon Valentine | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JaWuan Griffin | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Peralta | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Borden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aries Mims | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

