Sacramento
Banditz
6-0
44
FINAL
24
Dallas
Silverbacks
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Sacramento Banditz topped the Dallas Silverbacks with a final score of 44-24, solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 8 of the 2027 season. The Banditz showcased their offensive prowess, while the Silverbacks struggled to keep pace despite a strong effort.
Leading the charge for Sacramento was Lance Choice, who dominated the ground game with an impressive 264 rushing yards, proving to be a formidable force throughout the contest. Dallas's Bo Nix did his best to respond, throwing for 217 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Banditz's offensive firepower. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a solid outing for Dallas as well, racking up 108 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Banditz made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Aidan Hutchinson recorded a sack, while Darius Rush secured an interception that halted a promising Silverbacks drive. The turning point of the game came late in the second quarter when Rush's pick set up a quick touchdown for Sacramento, giving them a commanding lead that Dallas could never recover from.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 34 | 15 | 44% | 217 | 3 | 3 | 58.0 |
| Elijah Harris | QB | 14 | 10 | 71% | 156 | 1 | 0 | 131.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Choice | HB | 14 | 264 | 18.9 | 23 | 4 | 78 | 0 |
| Evan Hebert | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Elijah Harris | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 108 | 36.0 | 69 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Evan Hebert | HB | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 25 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 42 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Lance Choice | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 33 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Woods | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Rush | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Fuller | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Colbert | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Hammond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tre Hawkins III | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Korie Black | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 43 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

