Salt Lake
Paladins
2-12
9
FINAL
31
Brooklyn
Knights
5-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Brooklyn Knights topped the Salt Lake Paladins with a commanding final score of 31-9. This victory not only solidifies the Knights' playoff aspirations but also highlights their dominance as the season approaches its conclusion.
Jaxson Dart spearheaded the Knights' offensive attack, throwing for two touchdowns and contributing to the team's overall rhythm. Trey Benson was a force on the ground, racking up 116 rushing yards, while Brenen Thompson shined for the Paladins with 113 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to make plays despite the team's struggles.
Defensively, the Knights were relentless, led by Markquese Bell’s nine total tackles and Rashan Gary’s impressive three sacks, which disrupted the Paladins' offensive flow throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Gary's sack led to a crucial turnover, allowing Brooklyn to extend their lead and maintain control, effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 33 | 20 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 81.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 21 | 14 | 167 | 2 | 0 | 122.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 19 | 116 | 6.1 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 12 | 75 | 6.3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jalen McKee | HB | 11 | 50 | 4.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 6 | 6 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 8 | 113 | 14.1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jacob Colon | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalen McKee | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markquese Bell | SS | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Coleman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samson Ebukam | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 52 |

