Houston
Comets
0-1
0
FINAL
24
Sacramento
Banditz
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 37d ago
In a commanding performance, the Sacramento Banditz topped the Houston Comets 24-0 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. This decisive victory not only boosts Sacramento's confidence but also establishes them as early contenders in the league, while Houston faces pressing questions after a shutout loss. Leading the charge for the Banditz was quarterback Justin Herbert, who threw for 205 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his efficiency and poise in the pocket. Running back Lance Choice complemented the passing attack with an impressive 131 rushing yards, while wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. made a significant impact with 125 receiving yards, creating mismatches throughout the game. Defensively, the Banditz were relentless, with Josh Peoples recording a crucial sack and Darius Rush snagging an interception to halt any potential Comets’ momentum. The turning point came when Rush's interception set up a touchdown that pushed Sacramento's lead to 17-0, effectively sealing the game and leaving Houston struggling to respond. With this dominant showing, the Banditz proved they can excel on both sides of the ball.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Justin HerbertQB181478%20511109.4
Anthony Richardson SrQB12325%760213.8
Elijah HarrisQB11100%2800118.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Lance ChoiceHB181317.3212540
Anthony Richardson SrQB4389.580171
Cam DouglasHB3186.06090
Saquon BarkleyHB5183.620190
Kendall MillsWR000.0—000
Noah FantTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Dont'e Thornton JrWR412531.3521870
Puka NacuaWR34414.790280
Rickie CallahanWR12727.0100270
Luther Burden IIIWR12626.020260
Noah FantTE12323.060230
Lance ChoiceHB2178.5110110
Eli StowersTE4174.3120110
Jeff CaldwellWR11616.010160
Ethan ParkerTE11414.030140
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Dominique HamptonMIKE10100
Nakobe DeanMIKE50000
Trey AmosCB10100
Aidan HutchinsonLEDG21001
Kam CurlSS40000
Darius RushFS00100
DaRon BlandCB40001
Jailin WalkerWILL21000
Calen BullockFS30000
Josh PeoplesDT11010
Christian BenfordCB20001
Dillon HammondDT20000
DeMarvion OvershownWILL10000
Lukas Van NessREDG10000
Kaleb Elarms-OrrSAM10001
Gervon Dexter SrDT10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Jordan StoutP0000
Cam LittleK11356