Billings
Lumberjacks
0-3
37
FINAL
34
Austin
Gunslingers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season, the Billings Lumberjacks narrowly defeated the Austin Gunslingers by a final score of 37-34. Both teams entered the game with high expectations, but it was the Lumberjacks who managed to secure a crucial victory to boost their playoff aspirations.
Collin Caldwell led the charge for Billings, throwing for 252 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his skill under pressure. Courtland Sutton was a standout target, racking up an impressive 167 receiving yards, making critical catches that kept the Lumberjacks’ offense on track. On the ground, Phillip Graham did his best for the Gunslingers with 83 rushing yards, but it was Caldwell's aerial assault that ultimately made the difference.
Defensively, the Lumberjacks were relentless, with Minkah Fitzpatrick leading the team in tackles with five, but it was Charlie Taylor's three interceptions that proved to be game-changers. Taylor's timely picks not only halted the Gunslingers' momentum but also set up key scoring opportunities for Billings. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when Taylor's third interception swung the momentum decisively in favor of the Lumberjacks, allowing them to hold on for the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Caldwell | QB | 28 | 13 | 252 | 3 | 5 | 74.4 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 25 | 16 | 188 | 1 | 5 | 60.4 |
| Phillip Graham | QB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Graham | QB | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 72 | 72.0 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 11 | 58 | 5.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 13 | 25 | 1.9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Collin Caldwell | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 167 | 55.7 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Taylor | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Randall Farrow | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 51 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 66 |

