Lotus at BlueJays
Toronto BlueJays 13, Las Vegas Lotus 7 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Lotus 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
BlueJays 13 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPScott Palmer 258 yds passingJason Boykin 70 yds rushingParker Washington 116 yds receivingBrian Branch 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 219 · 259Passing yards 149 · 238Rushing yards 70 · 21Completions 11/21 · 14/25Yards per carry 3.7 · 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 11/21 | 52% | 149 | 1 | 1 | 71.3 |
| BlueJays | ||||||
| Scott PalmerQB | 14/25 | 56% | 258 | 2 | 1 | 101.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus | |||||||
| Jason BoykinHB | 19 | 70 | 3.7 | 26 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| BlueJays | |||||||
| Scott PalmerQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus | |||||||
| Jason BoykinHB | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 67 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| BlueJays | |||||||
| Parker WashingtonWR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 13 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Joey WatsonTE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Alfonso LarsonWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 24 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brad KentTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus | |||||
| Brian BranchSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dom WilfordLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kurtis FoxCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee OrjiSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BlueJays | |||||
| Kristian FultonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThomasMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry OgunjobiDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Teddye BuchananWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric BrownCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon LattimoreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte MaddoxFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter IISS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Corliss WaitmanP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |