Comets at Inferno
Houston Comets 33, Phoenix Inferno 23 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Comets 33 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Inferno 23 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPJosh Allen 353 yds passingJaylen Wright 88 yds rushingBrock Bowers 207 yds receivingCalen Bullock 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 414 · 399Passing yards 317 · 324Rushing yards 97 · 75Completions 14/26 · 24/41Yards per carry 9.7 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Houston Comets outlasted the Phoenix Inferno with a final score of 33-23, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams were eager to secure a vital win, but it was the Comets who emerged victorious in this high-stakes showdown.
Offensively, Emmanuel Ancrum led the charge for Houston, throwing four touchdown passes to put the Comets ahead. Jaylen Wright contributed significantly on the ground, accumulating 88 rushing yards, while Brock Bowers of the Inferno showcased his talent with an impressive 207 receiving yards. Josh Allen kept the pressure on Houston's defense with 353 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the victory for Phoenix.
The Comets' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with standout performances from Calen Bullock, who snagged two interceptions, and Mike Green, who recorded two sacks. Christian Benford added to the defensive effort with five total tackles, helping to stifle the Inferno’s momentum. The turning point came late in the game when Bullock's second interception thwarted a potential game-tying drive, allowing the Comets to secure the win and maintain their playoff hopes.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comets | ||||||
| Emmanuel AncrumQB | 14/26 | 54% | 345 | 4 | 1 | 122.5 |
Inferno | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 24/41 | 59% | 353 | 3 | 2 | 90.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comets | |||||||
| Jaylen WrightHB | 9 | 88 | 9.8 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Emmanuel AncrumQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Inferno | |||||||
| Brashard SmithHB | 12 | 67 | 5.6 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comets | |||||||
| Rickie CallahanWR | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 59 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Zay FlowersWR | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 84 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 24 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Bo GeneralsTE | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 26 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
Inferno | |||||||
| Brock BowersTE | 14 | 207 | 14.8 | 68 | 3 | 35 | 1 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Elijah SarrattWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 30 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comets | |||||
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike GreenREDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrian JonesCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Inferno | |||||
| Nathan SmithCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jabril CoxSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean NixonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MuhammadSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Comets | |||
| Jordan StoutP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Inferno | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 1/2 | 2 | 41 |
| Other | |||
| Maddux TrujilloK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
