Gunslingers at Thunderwolves
Austin Gunslingers 28, Tokyo Thunderwolves 27 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Gunslingers 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Thunderwolves 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPSam Darnold 318 yds passingJosh Wilson 105 yds rushingLadd McConkey 137 yds receivingChris Johnson 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 468 · 367Passing yards 304 · 318Rushing yards 164 · 49Completions 27/37 · 18/30Yards per carry 6.0 · 2.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
In a thrilling showdown, the Austin Gunslingers narrowly defeated the Tokyo Thunderwolves 28-27 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, the intensity was palpable as they fought for every yard on the field.
Sam Darnold had a standout performance for the Thunderwolves, throwing for 318 yards and connecting for four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Josh Wilson provided a strong ground game for the Gunslingers, rushing for 105 yards and adding crucial balance to their attack. Ladd McConkey was a notable target for Darnold, racking up 137 receiving yards and consistently moving the chains.
Defensively, Chris Johnson led for the Thunderwolves with 11 total tackles, but it was the late-game resilience of the Gunslingers' defense that ultimately proved decisive. The turning point came in the final moments when Austin's defense tightened, limiting Tokyo's scoring opportunities and allowing the Gunslingers to hold on for the narrow victory. With this win, Austin continues to build momentum as the season progresses.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunslingers | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 28 |
| Thunderwolves | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunslingers | ||||||
| Phillip GrahamQB | 27/37 | 73% | 304 | 3 | 0 | 124.1 |
| Thunderwolves | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 18/30 | 60% | 318 | 4 | 0 | 135.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunslingers | |||||||
| Josh WilsonHB | 15 | 105 | 7.0 | 51 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Phillip GrahamQB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen RoyalsWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Reggie GilliamFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Thunderwolves | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 19 | 46 | 2.4 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Sam DarnoldQB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Adam RandallHB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunslingers | |||||||
| Jalen RoyalsWR | 9 | 109 | 12.1 | 13 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 30 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mike EvansTE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh WilsonHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Thunderwolves | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 6 | 137 | 22.8 | 70 | 1 | 51 | 1 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 71 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 14 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tim SteckerWR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Laviska Shenault JrWR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 10 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Adam RandallHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunslingers | |||||
| Drake ThomasWILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon RobinsonDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson KuwatchMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oluwafemi OladejoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderwolves | |||||
| Chris JohnsonCB | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey HendricksonREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew McDougaldCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-AllenREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony AdamsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Nick MartinWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khaleke HudsonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randall FarrowCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunslingers | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Jake BaileyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade YorkK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |