BlueJays at Nightmares
Nashville Nightmares 42, Toronto BlueJays 39 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
BlueJays 39 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Nightmares 42 5 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPScott Palmer 364 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 180 yds rushingAlfonso Larson 188 yds receivingR Mason Thomas 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 413 · 250Passing yards 308 · 49Rushing yards 105 · 201Completions 19/28 · 7/17Yards per carry 9.5 · 8.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2028 season, the Nashville Nightmares narrowly defeated the Toronto BlueJays with a final score of 42-39. Both teams came out firing, but Nashville's ability to maintain composure under pressure proved decisive in this high-stakes opener.
Scott Palmer showcased his talent for Toronto, throwing for an impressive 364 yards and four touchdowns, connecting frequently with standout receiver Alfonso Larson, who racked up 188 receiving yards. However, it was Jahmyr Gibbs on the ground for Nashville who stole the spotlight, amassing 180 rushing yards and solidifying his role as a key playmaker in the offense.
Defensively, R Mason Thomas was a force for the Nightmares, leading the team with four total tackles and three sacks, disrupting Toronto's passing game at crucial moments. Another pivotal moment came when Marques Sigle intercepted a pass, stifling a potential game-winning drive for the BlueJays and allowing Nashville to hold off their opponent in a tightly contested finale.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueJays | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 39 |
| Nightmares | 5 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 42 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueJays | ||||||
| Scott PalmerQB | 19/28 | 68% | 364 | 4 | 4 | 110.7 |
| Nightmares | ||||||
| Zac BanksQB | 7/17 | 41% | 75 | 1 | 0 | 74.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueJays | |||||||
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Elijah RayHB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Scott PalmerQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nightmares | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 18 | 180 | 10.0 | 11 | 3 | 82 | 0 |
| Zac BanksQB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueJays | |||||||
| Alfonso LarsonWR | 6 | 188 | 31.3 | 23 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Parker WashingtonWR | 5 | 121 | 24.2 | 42 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Joey WatsonTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nightmares | |||||||
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 12 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tim DanielsTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueJays | |||||
| Kristian FultonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye BuchananWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel WardCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThomasMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack SawyerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nightmares | |||||
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshawn DeeseSAM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe AwuzieCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad MumaSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin RogersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre FullerCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueJays | |||
| Kai KroegerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| James BurnipP | 1/1 | 4 | 40 |
| Nightmares | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |