Reno
Reapers
7-3
14
FINAL
40
Boise
Elks
8-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Boise Elks topped the Reno Reapers 40-14 in Week 12 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Elks' position in the playoff hunt, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball against a struggling Reno team.
Bryce Young shone brightly for Boise, throwing for 294 yards while orchestrating a potent offense. James Cook III was a dual threat, leading the team with 85 rushing yards and an impressive 101 receiving yards, proving to be an unstoppable force throughout the game. Justin Fields kept the Reapers competitive with two touchdown passes, but it was not enough to keep pace with Boise's explosive attack.
Defensively, the Elks were relentless, with Nic Scourton recording two sacks and Jalen Thompson snagging two interceptions, both pivotal in shifting momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Thompson's pick set up a quick touchdown drive, effectively putting the game out of reach for Reno. Boise's defensive unit not only stifled the Reapers' attempts to rally but also contributed significantly to the scoreline, sealing a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 25 | 18 | 294 | 1 | 1 | 107.7 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 26 | 11 | 141 | 2 | 3 | 45.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 85 | 5.3 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Shonn Dilliard | HB | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Joshua Peralta | TE | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Shonn Dilliard | HB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Trent Boyle | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

