Brooklyn
Knights
8-1
40
FINAL
22
Tucson
Scorpions
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a convincing performance, the Brooklyn Knights topped the Tucson Scorpions 40-22 in Week 11 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Knights showcased their offensive prowess while the Scorpions struggled to keep pace.
Trey Benson was the standout for Brooklyn, rushing for 100 yards and providing a strong ground game that anchored their offensive attack. Quarterback Jalen Milroe led the charge for Tucson, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Knights' offensive firepower. Emilio Peralta also had a stellar day receiving, racking up 124 yards as he consistently found ways to exploit the Scorpions' secondary.
Defensively, the Knights made critical plays, with Jaron Sharpton intercepting a pass that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came midway through the third quarter when Brooklyn's defense stifled a promising drive by Tucson, forcing a turnover that allowed the Knights to extend their lead. Despite a valiant effort from Tucson, led by Paulson Adebo's four tackles, the Knights' defense ultimately made the difference in sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 15 | 8 | 53% | 286 | 3 | 2 | 98.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 280 | 3 | 0 | 138.3 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 18 | 100 | 5.6 | 30 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emilio Peralta | TE | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 112 | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 34 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 45 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 41 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 49 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 14 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jermaine Burton | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaron Sharpton | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| De'Antre Prince | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Kramer | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Shipley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Johnson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Oldham | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

