Nightmares at Silverbacks
Dallas Silverbacks 21, Nashville Nightmares 14 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Nightmares 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Silverbacks 21 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBo Nix 256 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 45 yds rushingEvan Hebert 89 yds receivingTyler Davis 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 267 · 294Passing yards 168 · 256Rushing yards 99 · 38Completions 19/31 · 11/18Yards per carry 3.7 · 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 28d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Dallas Silverbacks narrowly defeated the Nashville Nightmares, 21-14, in Week 10 of the 2027 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff positioning, but it was the Silverbacks who emerged victorious on their home turf.
Quarterback Bo Nix was the standout performer, throwing for 256 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Evan Hebert was his primary target, racking up 89 receiving yards, while the ground game saw Jahmyr Gibbs of the Nightmares contribute 45 rushing yards, though it wasn't enough to turn the tide for Nashville.
Defensively, the Silverbacks made their mark with Quincy Williams leading the charge with five total tackles and Tyler Davis adding significant pressure with two sacks. Dallas' ability to stifle the Nightmares' offense proved crucial, especially as Fred Warner's interception for Nashville couldn't swing momentum back in their favor. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a key sack by Davis halted a potential game-tying drive for Nashville, sealing the Silverbacks' victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 21 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nightmares | ||||||
| Zac BanksQB | 19/31 | 61% | 181 | 1 | 0 | 88.2 |
Silverbacks | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 11/18 | 61% | 256 | 2 | 1 | 118.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nightmares | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 14 | 45 | 3.2 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zac BanksQB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarquez HunterHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Silverbacks | |||||||
| Evan HebertHB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nightmares | |||||||
| Tyler WarrenTE | 9 | 89 | 9.9 | 45 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Silverbacks | |||||||
| Evan HebertHB | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 64 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 58 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nightmares | |||||
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad MumaSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius WashingtonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe AwuzieCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Silverbacks | |||||
| Tyler DavisDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HarrisonMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx CrosbyLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan ColbertSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith JrLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jordan FullerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Nightmares | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Riley PattersonK | 2/2 | 1 | 41 |
| Bradley PinionP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
