On Sunday afternoon at Protective Stadium, the New Jersey Generals (5-1) defeated the Houston Gamblers (1-5) on the last play of the game, 26-25.
New Jersey Generals’ quarterback De’Andre Johnson went 4/4 for 52-yards, one touchdown, and one carry for four yards. However, Johnson was injured in the first quarter, and back quarterback Luis Perez played. Perez went 18/24 for 159-yards, one touchdown, three carries for -1-yard, and one touchdown.
Generals’ running back Trey Williams had 16 carries for 76-yards, one touchdown, and one catch for seven yards, while wide receiver KaVontae Turpin had ten catches for 106-yards and two touchdowns. The Generals’ defense allowed 228-yards, with 39 tackles, one pass breakup, and one interception.
Houston Gamblers’ quarterback Clayton Thorson went 15/19 for 171-yards, three touchdowns, one interception, and two carries for ten yards. Gamblers’ running back Dalyn Dawkins had six carries for 24-yards, one catch for four yards while running back Mark Thompson had 11 carries for 23-yards, three catches for 25-yards, and two touchdowns.
Gamblers’ wide receiver Teo Redding had three catches for 76-yards and two touchdowns. The Gamblers’ defense allowed 358-yards, with 88 tackles, five sacks, and one touchdown.
Next week, the New Jersey Generals take on the Tampa Bay Bandits on Saturday at noon on USA Network, while the Houston Gamblers battle the Philadelphia Stars on Sunday at 6 pm on Peacock. Tickets for both games can be purchased thanks to our friends at StubHub.
