Crusaders at Lotus
Canton Crusaders 21, Las Vegas Lotus 7 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Crusaders 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Lotus 7 0 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPTyler Shough 179 yds passingKyren Williams 58 yds rushingSam LaPorta 83 yds receivingCole Bishop 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 288 · 116Passing yards 179 · 102Rushing yards 109 · 14Completions 11/18 · 11/20Yards per carry 10.9 · 0.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
In a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Canton Crusaders topped the Las Vegas Lotus 21-7, solidifying their playoff aspirations with this crucial victory. The Crusaders' balanced offensive attack proved too much for the Lotus, as they successfully navigated a tough road environment.
Leading the charge for Canton was quarterback Tyler Shough, who threw for 179 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. Running back Kyren Williams contributed with 58 rushing yards, while tight end Sam LaPorta emerged as a reliable target, racking up 83 receiving yards to keep the chains moving.
Defensively, the Crusaders made their mark with Ed Oliver's sack, putting pressure on the Lotus offense throughout the game. However, the turning point came when the Crusaders' defense stifled a potential scoring drive by intercepting a pass, allowing Canton to maintain control and ultimately seal the victory. The Lotus struggled to find their rhythm, unable to capitalize on their defensive plays, including an interception by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crusaders | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 11/18 | 61% | 179 | 1 | 2 | 73.3 |
| Lotus | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 11/20 | 55% | 105 | 0 | 1 | 48.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crusaders | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lotus | |||||||
| Jayden HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh GonzalezFB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crusaders | |||||||
| Sam LaPortaTE | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 70 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 10 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| DeVonta SmithWR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 16 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Lotus | |||||||
| Jayden HigginsWR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 16 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brad KentTE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crusaders | |||||
| Julian LoveFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lotus | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler McPherronDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusaders | |||
| Brayden MoneyK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Lotus | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Corliss WaitmanP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |