Louisville
Kings
0-0
34
FINAL
24
Houston
Comets
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Louisville Kings topped the Houston Comets with a final score of 34-24, securing their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. The Kings' victory was critical as both teams vied for momentum heading into the postseason, showcasing the intensity and stakes of late-season football.
Offensively, the Kings relied on a strong performance from Jaylen Warren, who rushed for 90 yards, while their air attack was bolstered by Carlton Davis III, who contributed a key interception. Anthony Richardson Sr of the Comets was the standout passer of the game, throwing for 291 yards and three touchdowns, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to pull off the win. Luther Burden III also impressed, racking up 133 receiving yards, but the Kings’ balanced attack proved too much to handle.
Defensively, the Kings made crucial stops when it mattered most, highlighted by Carlton Davis III's interception that shifted momentum late in the game. The Comets' Malik Mustapha led with nine tackles, but it was the Kings' ability to pressure the quarterback that helped them maintain their lead. Gervon Dexter Sr added a sack for Houston, but the defensive efforts of Louisville ultimately sealed the victory, turning what could have been a comeback into a successful hold for the Kings.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 49 | 24 | 291 | 3 | 2 | 71.0 |
| Tj Richardson | QB | 25 | 18 | 255 | 1 | 0 | 117.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 17 | 90 | 5.3 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 18 | 58 | 3.2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 10 | 23 | 2.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tj Richardson | QB | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 10 | 133 | 13.3 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin McClendon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn Sorrell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 52 |

