Final Score: San Antonio Brahmas 12, Vegas Vipers 26
Recap
Two first half touchdowns from Fred Brown not enough as Vegas defeats San Antonio behind a strong debut from QB Jalan Mclendon and over 336 yards of offense.
First Series, First Score
For the third time this season, the Brahmas scored a touchdown on their opening drive. Quarterback Kurt Benkert, who made his first start of the XFL season, threw a one-yard TD pass to receiver Fred Brown to cap off a six play, 77-yard drive. The score gave the Brahmas a 6-0 lead with 11:33 left in the first quarter. It was also Brown’s first TD reception since week
one.
Brown’s Big Day
Receiver Fred Brown made history when he returned a kickoff 96 yards for a TD in the second quarter. Brown’s kick return TD was the first of the season across the XFL. The return gave the Brahmas a 12-11 lead with 10:57 left in the first half. Brown was responsible for all 12 of the Brahma’s first half points after catching a TD pass in the first quarter.
Akers sets a Brahmas Best
Receiver Landen Akers set a new game high for the Brahmas in receiving yards in the loss. Akers became the first receiver in Brahmas history to earn over 70 yards in a single game (75). Akers hauled in five receptions on six targets and averaged 12.8 yards per reception. Akers also hauled in a 23-yard reception in the third quarter, the Brahmas longest play of the game.
Behind the Line
Despite the loss, the Brahmas still earned 9+ tackles for loss for the fourth time this season. They also earned 3.0 sacks, with Delontae Scott and Drew Beesley each recording 1.5 sacks. Scott has now totaled 5.5 sacks through five games played, third in the XFL.
