Nashville
Nightmares
0-5
19
FINAL
48
Las Vegas
Lotus
0-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 24d ago
The Las Vegas Lotus secured a commanding victory over the Nashville Nightmares, finishing the game with a final score of 48-19. This Week 6 matchup in the 2027 season showcased the Lotus as they looked to solidify their playoff aspirations with a decisive win at home. Las Vegas' offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who threw for 233 yards. Running back Jason Boykin was a force in the backfield, racking up 152 rushing yards, while wide receiver Jayden Higgins made his presence felt with 118 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the team's high-scoring performance. Zac Banks of the Nightmares added two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Lotus' offensive explosion. Defensively, the Lotus played a pivotal role in their triumph, with Harrison Phillips recording a sack and Cole Bishop intercepting a pass that shifted the momentum in favor of Las Vegas. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Bishop's interception set up a quick touchdown, extending the lead to a point the Nightmares couldn’t recover from. With a balanced attack and strong defensive plays, Las Vegas was able to outlast Nashville and secure the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Fernando MendozaQB191579%23310135.3
Zac BanksQB231252%2282279.6
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jason BoykinHB331524.6355150
Jahmyr GibbsHB910511.7161560
Zac BanksQB221.0—091
Fernando MendozaQB1-1-1.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jayden HigginsWR411829.5300350
Jahmyr GibbsHB59619.2511360
Jason BoykinHB9829.1701220
Wan'Dale RobinsonWR27638.0551660
De'Zhaun StriblingWR23316.5160220
Chimere DikeWR12424.0240240
Alec PierceWR11111.090110
Tyler WarrenTE11111.070110
Kayshon BoutteWR2105.01080
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Charlie SmythK0060
Corliss WaitmanP0000
Andres BorregalesK0010