Louisville
Kings
5-7
21
FINAL
43
Oklahoma City
Hornets
6-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 14 matchup, the Oklahoma City Hornets topped the Louisville Kings 43-21, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. The Hornets demonstrated their offensive prowess, needing this win to maintain momentum heading into the postseason.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts led the charge for Oklahoma City, throwing for 261 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Rashee Rice was a standout target, racking up 105 receiving yards, while the Hornets' balanced attack kept the Kings' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Kings struggled to contain the Hornets' explosive offense, but Abdul Carter provided a bright spot with 3.5 sacks. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Hurts connected with Rice for a touchdown that shifted the momentum firmly in favor of Oklahoma City, allowing them to seize control and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 23 | 20 | 261 | 4 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Tj Richardson | QB | 29 | 16 | 151 | 1 | 1 | 66.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 16 | 151 | 9.4 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 13 | 119 | 9.2 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashee Rice | WR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calvin McClendon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aries Mims | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Paschal | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

