The Houston Gamblers pounded out 277 rushing yards to upset the Birmingham Stallions 26-13 at Protective Stadium.
Houston (4-6) dominated on the ground while Birmingham (4-6) managed just 45 rushing yards in a performance that knocks the Stallions out of the playoffs. The Gamblers outgained the Stallions 396-157 in total yards, with their rushing attack carrying the load despite quarterback struggles.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston Gamblers | 3 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Birmingham Stallions | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
Houston Gamblers
Marcus Major (RB) — 8 att, 80 yds, 2 TD
John Rhys Plumlee (QB) — 11/23, 119 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT; 10 att, 77 yds, 1 TD
Jalen White (RB) — 17 att, 66 yds
Lawrence Keys III (WR) — 2 rec, 52 yds
Charlie Thomas III (MLB) — 6 tackles
Birmingham Stallions
Dorian Thompson-Robinson (QB) — 13/27, 112 yds, 1 TD
Jaydon Mickens (WR) — 3 rec, 42 yds
Snoop Conner (RB) — 7 att, 25 yds; 2 rec, 2 yds
Tae Crowder (LB) — 6 tackles
Tre Norwood (S) — 4 tackles, 1 INT
Team Stats
Stat | Houston Gamblers | Birmingham Stallions |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 396 | 157 |
Passing | 11/24, 119 yds, 0 TD | 13/27, 112 yds, 1 TD |
Rushing | 38 att, 277 yds, 3 TD | 17 att, 45 yds, 0 TD |
Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
Quick Hits
Houston's rushing attack torched Birmingham for over 7 yards per carry while the Stallions managed just 2.6 per attempt
The Gamblers controlled the clock with 38 rushing attempts compared to Birmingham's 17
Despite two interceptions, Houston's ground game was unstoppable with three different players contributing rushing touchdowns
What's Next
Houston Gamblers (4-6) — Next opponent TBD
Birmingham Stallions (4-6) — Next opponent TBD
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