Dragons at BlueJays
Toronto BlueJays 35, Portland Dragons 14 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Dragons 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
BlueJays 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPScott Palmer 374 yds passingJayden Daniels 73 yds rushingAlfonso Larson 162 yds receivingTuli Tuipulotu 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 200 · 355Passing yards 69 · 327Rushing yards 131 · 28Completions 7/19 · 18/31Yards per carry 7.3 · 17.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Toronto BlueJays topped the Portland Dragons 35-14, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season draws to a close. This victory not only showcases Toronto's offensive prowess but also highlights the Dragons’ struggles to keep pace in the increasingly competitive league.
Scott Palmer led the charge for the BlueJays, throwing for an impressive 374 yards and five touchdowns, proving to be a constant threat through the air. Meanwhile, Alfonso Larson was a standout receiver, racking up 162 yards and making crucial catches that kept the chains moving. On the ground, Jayden Daniels kept the Dragons in the fight with 73 rushing yards but ultimately fell short against Toronto's high-powered offense.
Defensively, Tuli Tuipulotu was a force for the BlueJays, recording three total tackles and an impressive four sacks, disrupting the Dragons' offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came early in the second half when Toronto's defense stifled a promising drive from Portland, leading to a quick touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. The combination of offensive efficiency and defensive dominance propelled the BlueJays to a comfortable victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dragons | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 7/19 | 37% | 141 | 0 | 2 | 24.1 |
BlueJays | ||||||
| Scott PalmerQB | 18/31 | 58% | 374 | 5 | 1 | 126.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dragons | |||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 12 | 58 | 4.8 | 19 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
BlueJays | |||||||
| Scott PalmerQB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dragons | |||||||
| David NjokuTE | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 42 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
BlueJays | |||||||
| Alfonso LarsonWR | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 18 | 5 | 73 | 0 |
| Joey WatsonTE | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 15 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Parker WashingtonWR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 35 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dragons | |||||
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chandler RiversCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
BlueJays | |||||
| Tuli TuipulotuDT | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Teddye BuchananWILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThomasMIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack SawyerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry OgunjobiDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montaric BrownCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon LattimoreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carter IISS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas HarperSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Dragons | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
