Brooklyn
Knights
4-0
35
FINAL
28
Boston
Colonials
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Brooklyn Knights narrowly defeated the Boston Colonials with a final score of 35-28, securing their playoff aspirations in a tightly contested game. Both teams fought hard, but the Knights ultimately outlasted the Colonials in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Jaxson Dart showcased his prowess, throwing for three touchdowns and leading the Knights' offense effectively throughout the game. On the ground, Trey Benson added 81 rushing yards, complementing the aerial attack. Meanwhile, the Colonials' Cam Ward put up impressive numbers with 316 passing yards, while his favorite target, Bryce Lance, dominated the receiving game with 153 yards.
Defensively, the Knights were anchored by Micah Parsons, who recorded a crucial sack that helped shift momentum in Brooklyn's favor. Although Ernest Jones IV of the Colonials tallied nine total tackles, it was Parsons' play that marked a turning point in the contest, allowing the Knights to maintain their lead as they held off a late-game surge from Boston. The victory cements Brooklyn's position as a playoff contender heading into the final stretch of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 43 | 31 | 72% | 316 | 2 | 0 | 108.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 40 | 27 | 68% | 253 | 3 | 0 | 109.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 20 | 81 | 4.0 | 29 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 17 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Ciante Russell | HB | 12 | 12 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 12 | 153 | 12.8 | 28 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Damarr Hatchett | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 8 | 71 | 8.9 | 30 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Emilio Peralta | TE | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 4 |
| Ciante Russell | HB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Oldham | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaron Sharpton | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Kramer | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Johnson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Doug Verner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Shipley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

