Knights at Colonials
Brooklyn Knights 35, Boston Colonials 28 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Knights 35 3 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Colonials 28 3 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPCam Ward 316 yds passingTrey Benson 81 yds rushingBryce Lance 153 yds receivingErnest Jones IV 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 366 · 350Passing yards 253 · 316Rushing yards 113 · 34Completions 27/40 · 31/43Yards per carry 4.0 · 2.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Knights | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 27/40 | 68% | 253 | 3 | 0 | 109.6 |
Colonials | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 31/43 | 72% | 316 | 2 | 0 | 108.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Knights | |||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Colonials | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Ciante RussellHB | 12 | 12 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam WardQB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 20 | 81 | 4.0 | 29 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 17 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Isaiah BondWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared WileyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Knights | |||||||
| Damarr HatchettWR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| Malik NabersWR | 8 | 71 | 8.9 | 30 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Emilio PeraltaTE | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 4 |
Colonials | |||||||
| Bryce LanceWR | 12 | 153 | 12.8 | 28 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Ciante RussellHB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Michael WilsonWR | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jared WileyTE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel SrWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Knights | |||||
| Sean OldhamCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaron SharptonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark KramerFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan JohnsonMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Doug VernerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David BaileyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon ShipleyMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate WigginsCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Colonials | |||||
| Joey PorterCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert RegisDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno StoneFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre SweatDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel MukuamuFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Knights | |||
| Tyler LoopK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
Colonials | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 2 | 49 |
