Willows at Mafia
New York Mafia 34, Harrisburg Willows 31 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Willows 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Mafia 34 5 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPPatrick Mahomes 371 yds passingAshton Jeanty 66 yds rushingTory Horton 149 yds receivingCamryn Bynum 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 312 · 385Passing yards 246 · 371Rushing yards 66 · 14Completions 17/23 · 20/30Yards per carry 3.9 · 1.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling opener for the 2028 season, the New York Mafia narrowly defeated the Harrisburg Willows 34-31 in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams entered the matchup looking to set the tone for the year, but it was the Mafia who ultimately emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle.
New York's Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite talent, throwing for 371 yards and four touchdowns, leading his team with precision and poise. Tory Horton was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 149 yards, while Ashton Jeanty provided some ground support for Harrisburg with 66 rushing yards. The offensive fireworks from both sides kept the scoreboard buzzing throughout the contest.
Defensively, it was the New York Mafia who stepped up at key moments, with Jaylinn Hawkins leading the charge with five total tackles and Donovan Ezeiruaku contributing with 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Mahomes orchestrated a crucial drive, capped off by a touchdown pass that put the Mafia ahead for good. Despite a valiant effort from the Willows and a late interception by Camryn Bynum, New York's defense held strong, sealing the victory for the home team.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows | ||||||
| Isaiah ComptonQB | 17/23 | 74% | 267 | 3 | 0 | 151.6 |
| Mafia | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 20/30 | 67% | 371 | 4 | 1 | 134.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 17 | 66 | 3.9 | 17 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Mafia | |||||||
| Antonio GibsonHB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 56 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 13 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Carnell TateWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Elliott RichWR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Mafia | |||||||
| Tory HortonWR | 7 | 149 | 21.3 | 63 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 12 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 42 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows | |||||
| Camryn BynumFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashawn WardCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah CooperCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mafia | |||||
| Jaylinn HawkinsFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ThomasSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan EzeiruakuREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nathaniel WatsonSAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donavan JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach DurfeeLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyonte HamiltonDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows | |||
| Miguel AnguloK | 1/1 | 4 | 54 |
| Mafia | |||
| DeVante HolmesK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |