Vector Strikers 48, Apex Vipers 31
Week 5 · Regular season · round 6 · Tuesday 27 October 2026
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEC Vector Strikers | 7 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 48 |
| APX Apex Vipers | 7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 31 |
Game recap
The Vector Strikers outscored the Apex Vipers 48-31 in a high-scoring game in round 6 of Week 5. The teams combined for 79 points.
The Strikers opened the scoring with a 21-yard touchdown run by Teo Briggs with 3:24 left in the first quarter. The Strikers led 28-17 at halftime. In the fourth quarter: a 1-yard touchdown pass from Mason Okafor-Reid to Emeric Castellan for the Vipers (3:31 left, 38-24); a 7-yard touchdown pass from Mason Okafor-Reid to Ravi Castellano for the Vipers (2:55 left, 38-31); an 18-yard touchdown pass from Dax Holloway to Nico Saint-Clair for the Strikers (0:51 left, 45-31); a 39-yard field goal by Adrien Lachance for the Strikers (0:05 left, 48-31).
The biggest swing of the game came with 1:15 left in the fourth quarter: a sack by Cyrus Bellamy. It moved the Strikers' chance of winning from 76% to 90%.
The standout was Elio Falkner (WR, Strikers), with 13 catches for 201 yards and 1 TD. Elsewhere, Mason Okafor-Reid (Vipers) had 28 of 42 passing for 288 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries for 26 yards; Nils Yardley (Vipers) had 10 carries for 83 yards and 1 TD; 1 catch for 17 yards; Ravi Castellano (Vipers) had 11 catches for 133 yards and 1 TD; Dax Holloway (Strikers) had 30 of 51 passing for 392 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT; 1 carry for 11 yards.
Before kickoff, the Vipers' game plan was on offense: quick game vs the blitz, beat man coverage, stay underneath, target Wendell Garrow; on defense: bracket Nico Saint-Clair (Wendell Garrow finished with 8 catches for 96 yards). Meanwhile, the Strikers' game plan was on offense: attack the zones, take shots deep, throw it more, target Elio Falkner; on defense: bracket Wendell Garrow (Elio Falkner finished with 13 catches for 201 yards and 1 TD).
The Vipers move to 3-3 and the Strikers to 4-1-1 this week. The coaches went for it on fourth down 3 times, converting 2.
Scoring summary
| Time | Team | Play | VEC-APX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 3:24 | Strikers | A 21-yard touchdown run by Teo Briggs (extra point) | 7-0 |
| Q1 2:14 | Vipers | A 7-yard touchdown run by Luther Banks (extra point) | 7-7 |
| Q2 3:44 | Strikers | A 13-yard touchdown pass from Dax Holloway to Adrien Yardley (extra point) | 14-7 |
| Q2 2:33 | Vipers | An 8-yard touchdown run by Nils Yardley (extra point) | 14-14 |
| Q2 1:53 | Strikers | An 8-yard touchdown pass from Dax Holloway to Elio Falkner (extra point) | 21-14 |
| Q2 0:47 | Strikers | A 10-yard touchdown run by Yannick Whitlock (extra point) | 28-14 |
| Q2 0:00 | Vipers | A 47-yard field goal by Kasimir Eriksen | 28-17 |
| Q3 1:38 | Strikers | An 8-yard touchdown pass from Dax Holloway to Nico Saint-Clair (extra point) | 35-17 |
| Q3 0:25 | Strikers | A 42-yard field goal by Adrien Lachance | 38-17 |
| Q4 3:31 | Vipers | A 1-yard touchdown pass from Mason Okafor-Reid to Emeric Castellan (extra point) | 38-24 |
| Q4 2:55 | Vipers | A 7-yard touchdown pass from Mason Okafor-Reid to Ravi Castellano (extra point) | 38-31 |
| Q4 0:51 | Strikers | An 18-yard touchdown pass from Dax Holloway to Nico Saint-Clair (extra point) | 45-31 |
| Q4 0:05 | Strikers | A 39-yard field goal by Adrien Lachance | 48-31 |
Team stats
| VEC | APX | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 489 | 487 |
| Passing yards | 392 | 305 |
| Rushing yards | 97 | 182 |
| Completions | 30 of 51 | 30 of 44 |
| Offensive plays | 65 | 78 |
| Third downs | 5 of 11 | 6 of 13 |
| Fourth downs | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Sacks allowed | 2 | 10 |
| Time of possession | 7:05 | 8:55 |
Vector Strikers box score
Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dax Holloway | 30/51 | 392 | 4 | 1 |
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teo Briggs | 7 | 69 | 1 | 21 |
| Yannick Whitlock | 3 | 22 | 1 | 10 |
| Dax Holloway | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Bastien Kincaid | 1 | -5 | 0 | 17 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | TD | TGT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elio Falkner | 13 | 201 | 1 | 21 |
| Nico Saint-Clair | 8 | 96 | 2 | 11 |
| Adrien Yardley | 6 | 66 | 1 | 7 |
| Bastien Kincaid | 2 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | TK | SK | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Ingram | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lazlo Jovanovic | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Ashford | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Cyrus Bellamy | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cyrus Whitlock | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yannick Thorne | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | FG | LNG | XP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrien Lachance | 2/2 | 42 | 6/6 |
Apex Vipers box score
Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Okafor-Reid | 28/42 | 288 | 2 | 1 |
| Anders Castellan | 2/2 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nils Yardley | 10 | 83 | 1 | 17 |
| Luther Banks | 9 | 56 | 1 | 17 |
| Mason Okafor-Reid | 3 | 26 | 0 | 11 |
| Fabian Varga | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | TD | TGT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Castellano | 11 | 133 | 1 | 14 |
| Wendell Garrow | 8 | 96 | 0 | 10 |
| Pavel Garrow | 6 | 43 | 0 | 8 |
| Darius Garrow | 1 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | TK | SK | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soren Falkner | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wendell Pellegrini | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orson Whitlock | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Draven | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Hector Castellan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fabian Lachance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | FG | LNG | XP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasimir Eriksen | 1/1 | 47 | 4/4 |
Watch the replay
Every play of this game can be replayed on the big screen, with the play calls, the win probability and the commentary: replay Vector Strikers 48, Apex Vipers 31 on Snapline. More about the teams: Apex Vipers · Vector Strikers.