Knights at Marauders
Brooklyn Knights 28, Charleston Marauders 21 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Knights 28 2 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Marauders 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPCaleb Williams 332 yds passingTrey Benson 130 yds rushingA.J. Brown 145 yds receivingMarkquese Bell 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 341 · 371Passing yards 192 · 302Rushing yards 149 · 69Completions 14/21 · 23/36Yards per carry 6.3 · 27.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Brooklyn Knights narrowly defeated the Charleston Marauders 28-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial wins, this contest was pivotal for postseason aspirations, making the stakes exceptionally high.
Jaxson Dart led the Knights' offense with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments, while Trey Benson dominated on the ground, rushing for 130 yards and providing a powerful presence. Caleb Williams put forth a strong effort for the Marauders, throwing for 332 yards and keeping his team competitive, with A.J. Brown emerging as his favorite target, racking up 145 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Knights made their mark with a standout performance from Micah Parsons, who recorded three sacks, disrupting the Marauders' rhythm. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Markquese Bell intercepted a pass, halting Charleston's momentum and allowing Brooklyn to maintain their lead in a tightly contested battle. The Knights' defense ultimately proved decisive, holding off late attempts from the Marauders to secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Knights | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 14/21 | 67% | 205 | 2 | 1 | 110.2 |
Marauders | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 23/36 | 64% | 332 | 2 | 3 | 77.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Knights | |||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Emilio PeraltaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Marauders | |||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | — | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 14 | 130 | 9.3 | 23 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Derius DavisWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Knights | |||||||
| Malik NabersWR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 17 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Emilio PeraltaTE | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 68 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
Marauders | |||||||
| A.J. BrownWR | 9 | 145 | 16.1 | 60 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 36 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 25 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Derius DavisWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Gunnar HelmTE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Knights | |||||
| Markquese BellSS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean OldhamCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David BaileyREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark KramerFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ShipleyMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan JohnsonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate WigginsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaron SharptonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| De'Antre PrinceCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Marauders | |||||
| Glenn McLendonWILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamren KinchensSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Devonte WyattDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy LittleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Knights | |||
| Tyler LoopK | 0/2 | 4 | 0 |
Marauders | |||
| Jason MyersK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
