Comets at Riptides
Houston Comets 31, Honolulu Riptides 16 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Comets 31 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Riptides 16 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPJoe Burrow 283 yds passingJaylen Wright 34 yds rushingManny Reveron 136 yds receivingCalen Bullock 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 263 · 294Passing yards 203 · 247Rushing yards 60 · 47Completions 6/9 · 18/31Yards per carry 7.5 · 16.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
The Houston Comets secured a decisive 31-16 victory over the Honolulu Riptides in Week 15 of the 2027 season, further solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams striving for a crucial win, the Comets emerged triumphant, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Emmanuel Ancrum led the charge for Houston with a stellar performance, throwing for three touchdowns and consistently finding his targets downfield. Joe Burrow of the Riptides put up impressive numbers with 283 passing yards, but it was Manny Reveron who stood out as a receiving threat, racking up 136 yards, though it wasn’t enough to turn the tide in Honolulu's favor.
On the defensive side, Calen Bullock made a significant impact for the Comets, recording six tackles and two crucial interceptions that helped shift momentum. The game’s turning point came late in the second quarter when Bullock's second interception halted a promising Riptides drive, allowing Houston to capitalize and extend their lead. The Comets’ defense held firm throughout the contest, limiting the Riptides to just 16 points and securing the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comets | ||||||
| Emmanuel AncrumQB | 6/9 | 67% | 231 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Riptides | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 18/31 | 58% | 283 | 2 | 3 | 70.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comets | |||||||
| Jaylen WrightHB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Emmanuel AncrumQB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Riptides | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Derek LeClairWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comets | |||||||
| Zay FlowersWR | 2 | 115 | 57.5 | 57 | 1 | 88 | 0 |
| Bo GeneralsTE | 2 | 88 | 44.0 | 40 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rickie CallahanWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Riptides | |||||||
| Manny ReveronWR | 9 | 136 | 15.1 | 22 | 2 | 26 | 1 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 10 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Christian KirkWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comets | |||||
| Calen BullockFS | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian JonesCB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey AmosCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mike GreenREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riptides | |||||
| James Pearce JrREDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle HamiltonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack BaunMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sergio SelvieCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comets | |||
| Jordan StoutP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riptides | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Maddux TrujilloK | 1/1 | 4 | 37 |