Houston
Comets
1-0
24
FINAL
7
Billings
Lumberjacks
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Houston Comets topped the Billings Lumberjacks 24-7, showcasing their dominance early in the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum, the Comets made a statement, improving their record while dealing a significant blow to the Lumberjacks’ aspirations.
Houston's offense was on full display, led by quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., who threw for two touchdowns and managed the game effectively. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley was a force on the ground, racking up 115 rushing yards to keep the chains moving. Despite the Lumberjacks' efforts, Collin Caldwell's 187 passing yards were not enough to keep pace with the explosive Comets offense.
Defensively, the Comets made their presence felt, particularly through Tony Jefferson, who recorded four total tackles and two sacks, disrupting the Lumberjacks' rhythm throughout the game. A pivotal moment came when Will McDonald IV intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive for Billings and swinging the momentum firmly in Houston's favor. The Comets' defensive efforts were instrumental in securing the victory, proving they are a formidable contender this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Caldwell | QB | 26 | 13 | 187 | 1 | 3 | 46.9 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 20 | 8 | 97 | 2 | 0 | 88.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 115 | 8.2 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Brown | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 2 | 48 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 0 | 33 | 2 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charlie Taylor | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25 |

