Reapers at Dragons
Reno Reapers 28, Portland Dragons 19 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Reapers 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Dragons 19 3 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPJayden Daniels 265 yds passingShonn Dilliard 114 yds rushingJonathan Taylor 91 yds receivingNick Cross 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 348 · 398Passing yards 197 · 265Rushing yards 151 · 133Completions 8/14 · 26/41Yards per carry 12.3 · 5.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 30d ago
In a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the Reno Reapers topped the Portland Dragons 28-19, securing a crucial victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive. With both teams looking to solidify their standings, the stakes were high, and the Reapers rose to the occasion.
Reno's offense was led by quarterback Justin Fields, who threw for three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to capitalize on opportunities. Shonn Dilliard also made a significant impact, rushing for 114 yards and providing the Reapers with a potent ground game. On the other side, Jayden Daniels kept the Dragons competitive with 265 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Reno's scoring efficiency.
The Reapers' defense played a key role in the outcome, highlighted by Nick Cross, who recorded seven tackles. The game turned in the second quarter when Reno's defense stifled a promising drive from Portland, forcing a turnover that shifted momentum. Despite Chandler Rivers' impressive two interceptions for the Dragons, Reno's balanced attack and timely defensive stands ultimately sealed the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 8/14 | 57% | 199 | 3 | 2 | 101.7 |
| Dragons | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 26/41 | 63% | 265 | 2 | 1 | 87.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dragons | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 14 | 85 | 6.1 | 23 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Shonn DilliardHB | 13 | 114 | 8.8 | 14 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 1 | 86 | 86.0 | 68 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Trent BoyleWR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 12 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dragons | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 12 | 91 | 7.6 | 61 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Marquise BrownWR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 9 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 16 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Shonn DilliardHB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||||
| Nick CrossSS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell EdmundsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan DavisDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dragons | |||||
| Chandler RiversCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan PhillipsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan SmithMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas HarperSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reapers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dragons | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |