Houston
Comets
2-1
13
FINAL
31
Albuquerque
Vultures
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Albuquerque Vultures topped the Houston Comets with a final score of 31-13, solidifying their position in the league as a formidable contender. The win not only boosts their confidence but also sets the tone for the remainder of the season as they continue their quest for playoff contention.
Albuquerque's offense showcased a well-rounded attack, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Juan Bradford added a strong ground game with 97 rushing yards, while DK Metcalf was a reliable target, racking up 96 receiving yards. This trio proved to be instrumental in driving the Vultures' scoring and keeping the Comets' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Vultures made crucial plays that shifted momentum, particularly with Devon Witherspoon's interception, which halted a potential scoring drive for Houston. Although they registered only half a sack, their ability to pressure the quarterback and limit big plays was key. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Albuquerque's defense forced a turnover, leading to another touchdown that widened the gap and ultimately sealed the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 40 | 28 | 288 | 0 | 0 | 90.4 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 25 | 10 | 126 | 0 | 1 | 39.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Bradford | HB | 14 | 97 | 6.9 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 15 | 64 | 4.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 10 | 42 | 4.2 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Juan Bradford | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelee Ringo | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 55 |

