Lotus at Banditz
Sacramento Banditz 35, Las Vegas Lotus 7 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Lotus 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Banditz 35 4 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPJustin Herbert 209 yds passingLance Choice 94 yds rushingDont'e Thornton Jr 79 yds receivingDominique Hampton 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 155 · 294Passing yards 131 · 200Rushing yards 24 · 94Completions 11/18 · 9/15Yards per carry 1.8 · 11.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 27d ago
In a decisive Week 11 matchup, the Sacramento Banditz topped the Las Vegas Lotus 35-7, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial victories, the Banditz delivered a commanding performance that left little doubt about their dominance on the field.
Justin Herbert was a standout for Sacramento, throwing for 209 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense throughout the game. Lance Choice contributed significantly on the ground with 94 rushing yards, while Dont'e Thornton Jr. led the receiving corps with 79 yards, showcasing a balanced attack that kept the Lotus defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Banditz made their presence felt, with Kaleb Elarms-Orr leading the team in tackles and Dominique Hampton snagging an interception, which highlighted their ability to disrupt Las Vegas's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Herbert connected on a touchdown pass that shifted momentum firmly in favor of Sacramento, allowing them to control the game and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lotus | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 11/18 | 61% | 144 | 1 | 1 | 81.7 |
Banditz | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 9/15 | 60% | 209 | 2 | 0 | 143.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lotus | |||||||
| Jason BoykinHB | 13 | 24 | 1.8 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Banditz | |||||||
| Lance ChoiceHB | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 11 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lotus | |||||||
| Jason BoykinHB | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 62 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Banditz | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Lance ChoiceHB | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 39 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 32 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Kendall MillsWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lotus | |||||
| B.J. WallDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dom WilfordLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee OrjiSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Banditz | |||||
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie BlackSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh PeoplesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Jared VerseREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SteeleREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Lotus | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
Banditz | |||
| Cam LittleK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Corliss WaitmanP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
