Sacramento
Banditz
5-0
48
FINAL
30
Phoenix
Inferno
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying Week 7 matchup, the Sacramento Banditz topped the Phoenix Inferno with a final score of 48-30, solidifying their position as a formidable force in the league. With this victory, the Banditz showcased their offensive prowess, looking to stay in contention for the playoffs as the season heats up.
Elijah Harris led the charge for Sacramento, throwing for an impressive 320 yards and four touchdown passes, while Lance Choice provided a powerful ground game with 146 rushing yards. Dont'e Thornton Jr. was a reliable target, racking up 132 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Banditz's scoring efforts. This offensive trio proved too much for the Inferno defense to handle.
On the defensive side, Jailin Walker stood out with five total tackles, helping to stifle the Inferno's attempts to mount a comeback. The game's turning point came when DaRon Bland intercepted a key pass, shifting momentum back to Sacramento and allowing them to maintain control. Although Walter Nolen III made his mark with two sacks for Phoenix, it wasn't enough to turn the tide against a relentless Banditz offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Harris | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 320 | 4 | 0 | 154.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 15 | 54% | 289 | 3 | 2 | 95.6 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Choice | HB | 19 | 146 | 7.7 | 20 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 10 | 50 | 5.0 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 132 | 33.0 | 41 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 113 | 16.1 | 32 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 81 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 33 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 28 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 25 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Lance Choice | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 31 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | — | 0 | 27 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin Walker | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Hammond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Richie Grant | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Peoples | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Barker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Smith | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Taylor | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 42 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 57 |

