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Week 1 · Final

Thunderwolves at Elks

Boise Elks 49, Tokyo Thunderwolves 13 · XFL FRANCHISE

FinalXFL FRANCHISEWeek 1

Final Score

Week 1
By the numbers
Thunderwolves 13 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPElks 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 · 8.1

Recap

AI recap

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

Touchdowns, field goals, extra points
TeamTDFGXPOtherPTS
Thunderwolves201013
Elks6011249

Team Stats

Side by side
TOKBIE
Total yards185377
Passing yards147304
Rushing yards3873
Completions20/3417/26
Yards per carry3.28.1
Sacks31
Turnovers52
Touchdowns26
Field goals0/00/0
1st downs1215
3rd downs3/83/6
Penalties1-01-12

Box Score

Passing, rushing, receiving, defense, kicking
Passing4 players
PlayerC/APCTYDSTDINTQBR
Thunderwolves
Sam DarnoldQB20/3459%1542352.8
Elks
Cal MasonQB15/2658%32562109.7
Ja'Marr ChaseWR1/0—000—
Tre TuckerWR1/0—000—
Rushing6 players
PlayerATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Thunderwolves
Travis Etienne JrHB10303.050111
Oronde GadsdenTE284.02090
Jaylin LaneWR000.0—000
Denzel SweetingWR000.0—001
Elks
James Cook IIIHB7557.980150
Cal MasonQB2189.02090
Receiving11 players
PlayerRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Thunderwolves
Tim SteckerWR9687.6221120
Denzel SweetingWR4389.540180
Oronde GadsdenTE22010.0100110
Travis Etienne JrHB2168.030110
George KittleTE294.5—060
Ladd McConkeyWR133.0—130
Elks
Tee HigginsWR410827.0613390
Dalton SchultzTE37826.0190440
Tre TuckerWR37424.7401650
James Cook IIIHB23618.0161270
Ja'Marr ChaseWR3299.731190
Defense25 players
Kicking2 players
PlayerFGXPLNG
Thunderwolves
Grant LentzK0/010
Elks
Chad RylandK0/010