Thunderwolves at Elks
Boise Elks 49, Tokyo Thunderwolves 13 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Thunderwolves 13 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Elks 49 6 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPCal Mason 325 yds passingJames Cook III 55 yds rushingTee Higgins 108 yds receivingOmar Speights 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 185 · 377Passing yards 147 · 304Rushing yards 38 · 73Completions 20/34 · 17/26Yards per carry 3.2 · 8.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15h ago
In a commanding performance, the Boise Elks topped the Tokyo Thunderwolves with a final score of 49-13 in Week 1 of the 2028 season. The Elks kicked off their campaign with authority, showcasing their offensive firepower and setting the tone for what looks to be an exciting season ahead.
Boise quarterback Cal Mason was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 325 yards and tossing six touchdown passes, effectively dismantling the Thunderwolves' defense. Tee Higgins also made a significant impact with 108 receiving yards, while James Cook III contributed on the ground with 55 rushing yards, rounding out a potent offensive display that kept the chains moving throughout the game.
Defensively, the Elks were relentless, highlighted by Omar Speights' two key interceptions that shifted momentum firmly in Boise's favor. Jalen Thompson led the charge with four total tackles, ensuring the Thunderwolves struggled to find any rhythm. The game’s turning point came when Speights intercepted a pass deep in Thunderwolves territory, setting up another quick score for the Elks and effectively sealing the fate of the contest early in the second half.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 49 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thunderwolves | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 20/34 | 59% | 154 | 2 | 3 | 52.8 |
Elks | ||||||
| Cal MasonQB | 15/26 | 58% | 325 | 6 | 2 | 109.7 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thunderwolves | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 10 | 30 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel SweetingWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Elks | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cal MasonQB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thunderwolves | |||||||
| Tim SteckerWR | 9 | 68 | 7.6 | 22 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Denzel SweetingWR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Elks | |||||||
| Tee HigginsWR | 4 | 108 | 27.0 | 61 | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 19 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 40 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 16 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thunderwolves | |||||
| Josh Hines-AllenREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony AdamsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen HuskeyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew McDougaldCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Elks | |||||
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan GreenardREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jordan MageeMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh AmayaFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Thunderwolves | |||
| Grant LentzK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
Elks | |||
| Chad RylandK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
