Las Vegas
Lotus
0-0
7
FINAL
13
Toronto
BlueJays
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Toronto BlueJays narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Lotus by a score of 13-7, solidifying their playoff aspirations in Week 12 of the 2027 season. With both teams fighting for position in the standings, this victory was crucial for Toronto as they look to maintain momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Scott Palmer led the charge for the BlueJays, throwing for 258 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his offensive weapons. Parker Washington was a standout receiver, racking up 116 yards, providing Palmer with a reliable target downfield. On the ground, Jason Boykin kept the Lotus competitive with 70 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the BlueJays put together a solid performance, with Jalen Thomas leading the team with four total tackles. The game’s turning point came in the second half when Palmer threw a crucial touchdown pass that shifted the momentum firmly in Toronto's favor. Despite a sack from Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and an interception from Brian Branch, the Lotus defense couldn't contain the BlueJays' offensive surge when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Palmer | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 258 | 2 | 1 | 101.7 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 149 | 1 | 1 | 71.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Boykin | HB | 19 | 70 | 3.7 | 26 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Scott Palmer | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Washington | WR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 13 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 24 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Jason Boykin | HB | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 67 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Joey Watson | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Alfonso Larson | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brad Kent | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thomas | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dom Wilford | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kurtis Fox | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry Ogunjobi | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Corliss Waitman | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

