Hornets at Vultures
Albuquerque Vultures 21, Oklahoma City Hornets 6 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Hornets 6 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Vultures 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPJon Langford 253 yds passingJon Langford 49 yds rushingDK Metcalf 184 yds receivingDanielle Hunter 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 161 · 265Passing yards 116 · 240Rushing yards 45 · 25Completions 11/18 · 8/22Yards per carry 5.0 · 24.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 14d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | ||||||
| Tyrique BartowQB | 11/18 | 61% | 158 | 1 | 2 | 68.5 |
| Vultures | ||||||
| Jon LangfordQB | 8/22 | 36% | 253 | 3 | 1 | 100.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | |||||||
| Deon ValentineHB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Daniel SanchezWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vultures | |||||||
| Jon LangfordQB | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Mason TaylorTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | |||||||
| Ricky PearsallWR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 29 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Trent TomlinsonWR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 10 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Deon ValentineHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Vultures | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Mason TaylorTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 5 | 184 | 36.8 | 47 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| A.J. BarnerTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Austin EkelerHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | |||||
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jerry BordenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aries MimsCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vultures | |||||
| Brandon CisseCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JaWuan GriffinCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travon WalkerLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Danielle HunterREDG | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl GrandersonREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan PeraltaSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan GreenardREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien PorterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vultures | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |