Knights at Scorpions
Brooklyn Knights 40, Tucson Scorpions 22 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Knights 40 5 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Scorpions 22 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPJalen Milroe 286 yds passingTrey Benson 100 yds rushingEmilio Peralta 124 yds receivingNate Wiggins 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 406 · 351Passing yards 288 · 286Rushing yards 118 · 65Completions 16/26 · 8/15Yards per carry 6.0 · 5.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 26d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 15/25 | 60% | 280 | 3 | 0 | 138.3 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 1/1 | 100% | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Scorpions | ||||||
| Jalen MilroeQB | 8/15 | 53% | 286 | 3 | 2 | 98.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | |||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Scorpions | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen MilroeQB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 18 | 100 | 5.6 | 30 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | |||||||
| Emilio PeraltaTE | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 112 | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| Malik NabersWR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 34 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 14 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Scorpions | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 45 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 49 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 41 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jermaine BurtonWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jared WileyTE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | |||||
| Nate WigginsCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaron SharptonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Antre PrinceCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark KramerFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dillon ShipleyMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan JohnsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean OldhamCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Scorpions | |||||
| Paulson AdeboCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyrique StevensonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron PayneDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | |||
| Tyler LoopK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Scorpions | |||
| Trey SmackK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |