Knights at Banditz
Brooklyn Knights 37, Sacramento Banditz 28 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Knights 37 2 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Banditz 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPJustin Herbert 279 yds passingTrey Benson 99 yds rushingMalik Nabers 118 yds receivingDominique Hampton 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 405 · 364Passing yards 238 · 265Rushing yards 167 · 99Completions 22/26 · 12/19Yards per carry 17.0 · 16.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Brooklyn Knights topped the Sacramento Banditz with a final score of 37-28, solidifying their playoff aspirations in Week 15 of the 2027 season. The victory was crucial for the Knights as they seek to secure a favorable position heading into the postseason.
Quarterback Justin Herbert of the Banditz led the charge with an impressive performance, throwing for 279 yards and three touchdowns. However, it was the Knights' Trey Benson who stole the spotlight on the ground, racking up 99 rushing yards to complement Malik Nabers’ standout receiving effort of 118 yards. The offensive firepower from both teams kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.
Defensively, the Knights made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, highlighted by Sean Oldham's interception that halted a potential scoring drive by Sacramento. Keeanu Benton added pressure with a sack, contributing to the Banditz's struggles in the second half. Ultimately, it was the timely defensive stops that allowed Brooklyn to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 22/26 | 85% | 238 | 1 | 1 | 101.6 |
| Banditz | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 12/19 | 63% | 279 | 3 | 2 | 106.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | |||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 2 | 1 | 54 | 1 |
| Emilio PeraltaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Banditz | |||||||
| Lance ChoiceHB | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 13 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 24 | 99 | 4.1 | 33 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | |||||||
| Malik NabersWR | 8 | 118 | 14.8 | 60 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Emilio PeraltaTE | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 37 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Damarr HatchettWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Banditz | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 38 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Kendall MillsWR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 45 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Lance ChoiceHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Skyler BellWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jared WileyTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 4 | -1 | -0.3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | |||||
| Markquese BellSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean OldhamCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Antre PrinceCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David BaileyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan JohnsonMIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon ShipleyMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate WigginsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mark KramerFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Banditz | |||||
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh PeoplesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Darius RushCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT WoodsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | |||
| Tyler LoopK | 1/1 | 4 | 44 |
| Banditz | |||
| Cam LittleK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |