Banditz at Comets
Sacramento Banditz 44, Houston Comets 36 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Banditz 44 5 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Comets 36 5 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPEmmanuel Ancrum 384 yds passingJadarian Price 68 yds rushingBo Generals 134 yds receivingDecamerion Richardson 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 387 · 436Passing yards 347 · 352Rushing yards 40 · 84Completions 16/20 · 14/20Yards per carry 4.0 · 4.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2028 season, the Sacramento Banditz narrowly defeated the Houston Comets with a final score of 44-36. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, setting the stage for an intense battle right from the opening kickoff. The victory gives the Banditz an early momentum boost as they kick off their season.
Deacon Mullins led the charge for Sacramento, throwing for four touchdowns and keeping his team on the offensive front throughout the game. Emmanuel Ancrum of the Comets matched him with an impressive 384 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. Meanwhile, Bo Generals emerged as a standout target, racking up 134 receiving yards and providing Ancrum with a reliable option in crucial moments.
Defensively, DaRon Bland of the Banditz made his presence felt with four total tackles, contributing to a balanced effort that ultimately secured the win. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Decamerion Richardson intercepted a pass from Ancrum, halting a potential game-tying drive for Houston. The Banditz capitalized on this momentum shift, sealing their victory and leaving a mark on the start of the season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banditz | ||||||
| Deacon MullinsQB | 16/20 | 80% | 364 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
Comets | ||||||
| Emmanuel AncrumQB | 14/20 | 70% | 384 | 3 | 3 | 112.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banditz | |||||||
| Lance ChoiceHB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Deacon MullinsQB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Comets | |||||||
| Jadarian PriceHB | 15 | 68 | 4.5 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Emmanuel AncrumQB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo GeneralsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zay FlowersWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 2 | -10 | -5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banditz | |||||||
| Lance ChoiceHB | 3 | 123 | 41.0 | 112 | 2 | 94 | 0 |
| Mike WernerWR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 24 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 12 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Rashaun WaddellWR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 32 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Comets | |||||||
| Bo GeneralsTE | 4 | 134 | 33.5 | 59 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Zay FlowersWR | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 43 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 32 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Rickie CallahanWR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 12 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jadarian PriceHB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banditz | |||||
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh PeoplesDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis HunterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam WarnerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah StalbirdWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie BlackSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe GuerreroMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Comets | |||||
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen BullockFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl AllenWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GreenREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Banditz | |||
| Cam LittleK | 1/1 | 3 | 41 |
Comets | |||
| Jordan StoutP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
