Kings at Silverbacks
Dallas Silverbacks 45, Louisville Kings 24 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Kings 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Silverbacks 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPBo Nix 422 yds passingDe'Von Achane 56 yds rushingDrake London 193 yds receivingPeter Woods 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 305 · 543Passing yards 205 · 422Rushing yards 100 · 121Completions 22/35 · 22/28Yards per carry 3.2 · 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 9h ago
In a commanding display to kick off the 2028 season, the Dallas Silverbacks topped the Louisville Kings with a final score of 45-24. This victory not only sets a positive tone for the Silverbacks' campaign but also showcases their offensive firepower right out of the gate.
Dallas quarterback Bo Nix was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 422 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team with precision and poise. Wide receiver Drake London made a significant impact as well, racking up 193 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to break free and make plays downfield. On the ground, De'Von Achane of the Kings was the standout, but his 56 rushing yards fell short of the offensive onslaught from Dallas.
Defensively, the Silverbacks were just as impressive, with Mike Sainristil recording nine total tackles to anchor the unit. The turning point came when Jessie Bates III snagged an interception in the second quarter, halting a Kings drive and shifting the momentum firmly in favor of Dallas. Peter Woods added pressure with a sack, further illustrating the Silverbacks' dominance on both sides of the ball.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 3 | 1 | 3 | 24 |
| Silverbacks | 6 | 1 | 6 | 45 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | ||||||
| Tj RichardsonQB | 22/35 | 63% | 205 | 2 | 1 | 86.0 |
| Silverbacks | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 22/28 | 79% | 422 | 3 | 0 | 154.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 18 | 56 | 3.1 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Derek HarrisHB | 8 | 27 | 3.4 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Tj RichardsonQB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| A.J. BarnerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Silverbacks | |||||||
| Evan HebertHB | 14 | 54 | 3.9 | 21 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jason CodyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 9 | 113 | 12.6 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| A.J. BarnerTE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brandon BonnerWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Max BredesonFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Silverbacks | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 7 | 193 | 27.6 | 109 | 1 | 100 | 1 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 4 | 115 | 28.8 | 75 | 2 | 67 | 1 |
| Alec PierceWR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jason CodyTE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | |||||
| Jermod McCoyCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin McClendonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent BinghamLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob PhillipsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geoff FranklinSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Floyd HowardWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul CarterREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden DuggerMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Silverbacks | |||||
| Peter WoodsDT | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx CrosbyLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith JrLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona FordDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HarrisonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark MeltzerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler DavisDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/1 | 3 | 49 |
| Silverbacks | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 6 | 56 |