Brooklyn
Knights
3-0
23
FINAL
22
Portland
Dragons
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Brooklyn Knights narrowly defeated the Portland Dragons 23-22, securing a crucial victory in the 2027 season. Both teams entered the game in search of momentum, but it was the Knights who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Jaxson Dart led the Knights' offense with impressive numbers, throwing for 167 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Trey Benson contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 126 rushing yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Dragons' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, David Njoku stood out for Portland, pulling in 95 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to clinch the win.
The Brooklyn Knights' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Nate Wiggins' two interceptions that created key turnovers. David Bailey also made his presence felt with a sack, applying pressure on the Dragons' quarterback. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when Wiggins’ second interception thwarted Portland’s final drive, allowing Brooklyn to hold on for the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 167 | 3 | 0 | 138.9 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 15 | 6 | 40% | 166 | 2 | 5 | 81.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 24 | 126 | 5.3 | 30 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 12 | 77 | 6.4 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | TE | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 73 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Emilio Peralta | TE | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 65 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 71 | 71.0 | 54 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Damarr Hatchett | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Kramer | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Johnson | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Shipley | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Oldham | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Doug Verner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Jeffries | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 3 | 2 | 36 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

