Vultures at Paladins
Albuquerque Vultures 29, Salt Lake Paladins 14 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Vultures 29 4 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Paladins 14 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJon Langford 265 yds passingJuan Bradford 176 yds rushingDK Metcalf 99 yds receivingJakorian Bennett 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 438 · 199Passing yards 253 · 138Rushing yards 185 · 61Completions 13/20 · 9/18Yards per carry 14.2 · 3.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a thrilling conclusion to the 2027 season, the Albuquerque Vultures claimed the Super Bowl title with a decisive 29-14 victory over the Salt Lake Paladins. The stakes were high, and the Vultures delivered, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball to secure their championship glory.
Jon Langford led the way for the Vultures, throwing for 265 yards and two touchdowns, while Juan Bradford's explosive performance on the ground, racking up 176 rushing yards, kept the Paladins' defense on its heels. DK Metcalf was a reliable target in the passing game, contributing 99 receiving yards to the Vultures’ offensive onslaught.
Defensively, Albuquerque's unit was impactful, with Darien Porter notching an interception to halt any momentum Salt Lake attempted to build. The turning point came in the second half when Albuquerque's defense stifled a potential scoring drive by the Paladins, allowing the Vultures to maintain control and ultimately secure the championship. With standout performances across the board, Albuquerque proved to be the superior team when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vultures | ||||||
| Jon LangfordQB | 13/20 | 65% | 265 | 2 | 1 | 120.8 |
| Paladins | ||||||
| Rashad CrowderQB | 9/18 | 50% | 138 | 0 | 1 | 52.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vultures | |||||||
| Juan BradfordHB | 12 | 176 | 14.7 | 16 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jon LangfordQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marquel MathisWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paladins | |||||||
| Jalen McKeeHB | 15 | 53 | 3.5 | 25 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Rashad CrowderQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vultures | |||||||
| Juan BradfordHB | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 37 | 1 | 73 | 1 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mason TaylorTE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Marquel MathisWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Paladins | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 63 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 31 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jalen McKeeHB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 12 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vultures | |||||
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JaWuan GriffinCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon CisseCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Paladins | |||||
| Jakorian BennettCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon BriggsDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice KnightWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb RansawFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim ColemanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Darien PorterCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vultures | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 2 | 28 |
| Other | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |