Phoenix
Inferno
4-0
28
FINAL
48
Tucson
Scorpions
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Tucson Scorpions topped the Phoenix Inferno with a final score of 48-28, securing a crucial victory in Week 5 of the 2027 season. The win not only boosts Tucson's morale but also solidifies their position as a contender in the league as they look to build momentum moving forward.
Jalen Milroe was the star of the night for Tucson, throwing for four touchdowns and leading a potent offense. Bijan Robinson was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 204 rushing yards, while Brock Bowers kept the Inferno competitive with 142 receiving yards. Josh Allen also showcased his skills for Phoenix, passing for 292 yards but ultimately fell short in the effort.
Defensively, the Scorpions made key plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Daron Payne's crucial interception that shifted momentum in Tucson's favor. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when Tucson's defense stifled Phoenix's drives, allowing their offense to capitalize and build a commanding lead. With pressure from their front line, Tucson's defense complemented their scoring prowess, ensuring a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 30 | 15 | 50% | 292 | 4 | 2 | 96.1 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 144 | 4 | 0 | 125.7 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 28 | 204 | 7.3 | 43 | 3 | 48 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 5 | 142 | 28.4 | 45 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 52 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 49 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 29 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jermaine Burton | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Howden | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. Maynard | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Richie Grant | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A.J. Epenesa | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

