Reapers at Knights
Reno Reapers 28, Brooklyn Knights 7 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Reapers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Knights 7 0 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPJustin Fields 213 yds passingTrey Benson 114 yds rushingMark Andrews 139 yds receivingAkheem Mesidor 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 261 · 211Passing yards 213 · 89Rushing yards 48 · 122Completions 10/15 · 10/16Yards per carry 8.5 · 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
The Reno Reapers topped the Brooklyn Knights 28-7 in a decisive Week 17 matchup that solidified their playoff positioning. With the stakes high as the season neared its end, the Reapers demonstrated their dominance on both sides of the ball, effectively neutralizing the Knights' efforts.
Justin Fields was the standout performer for Reno, throwing for 213 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his top target, Mark Andrews, who racked up an impressive 139 receiving yards. Meanwhile, the Knights' Trey Benson put forth a valiant effort on the ground, rushing for 114 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Reapers' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Reapers made crucial plays that swung momentum their way. Nick Cross led the charge with three total tackles, while Akheem Mesidor's sack put pressure on the Knights' offense at key moments. Patrick Surtain II’s interception marked a turning point in the game, allowing Reno to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately securing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 10/15 | 67% | 213 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Knights | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 10/16 | 63% | 97 | 0 | 1 | 53.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Knights | |||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 10 | 114 | 11.4 | 8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Shonn DilliardHB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||||
| Mark AndrewsTE | 4 | 139 | 34.8 | 52 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Trent BoyleWR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Knights | |||||||
| Malik NabersWR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Emilio PeraltaTE | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 10 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||
| Nick CrossSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan DavisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Knights | |||||
| Sean OldhamCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate WigginsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Antre PrinceCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark KramerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doug VernerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan JohnsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ShipleyMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Ivan Pace JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Knights | |||
| Tyler LoopK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |