Getty & AAF San Diego Fleet RB Ja'Quan Gardner
The Alliance of American Football rolled into Week 5 with an opening matchup between the two teams with the best records in the Orlando Apollos and Birmingham Iron. Following Orlando’s impressive 31-14 win, we’re onto the nightcap which features the Salt Lake Stallions taking on the San Diego Fleet.
San Diego finds itself in a three-way tie for first place in the Western Conference at 2-2. They’re without quarterback Philip Nelson, who was placed on injured reserve and replaced by Alex Ross last week. But the Fleet opted to go back to Week 1 starter Mike Bercovici this week against a Stallions defense which has allowed 85 points this season and enters with a 1-3 mark.
Josh Woodrum was under center for the second straight game last week after missing the second game due an injury suffered in the opener. While he completed 16-of-22 passes for 161 yards, he failed to find the end zone in a loss to the still-undefeated Apollos. The Stallions will also be without starting running back Branden Oliver, who was also placed on injured reserve.
We’re going to keep running updates on the Stallions vs. Fleet matchup, including breakdowns of the score and top highlights from the action. Stats will be updated at halftime and then again after the game.
Updated Score & Highlights: Salt Lake Stallions vs. San Diego Fleet
Note: Highlights courtesy of the Alliance of American Football and The Athletic’s Arif Hasan.
Salt Lake With the Early Sack on Bercovici
Luke Carrezola sacks Mike Bercovici, getting past Terry Poole — one of the top tackles in the AAF right now
Bercovici and Dontez Ford Hook Up for Big Gain
Mike Bercovici to Dontez Ford for 32 yards, great catch (that replay shows might not be a catch)
Joel Bouagnon Rumbles in For Six: 8-6
Joel Bouagnon bullies his way in for 6️⃣, @aafstallions on the board!
Bercovici Hits Marcus Baugh for 35
Mike Bercovici to Marcus Baugh for 35 yards
Nick Truesdell With the Impressive Grab
Josh Woodrum lobs it to Nick Truesdell, who reels in an impressive contested catch over John Lotulelei
Sat Lake With the Bit 4th Down Stop
ICYMI: Huge 4th down 🛑
@hitman_brown and @GionniPaul getting it done.
Kameron Kelly Intercepts Woodrum for Second Time
Kameron Kelly with another pick of Josh Woodrum
Karter Schult Tallies Another Sack to Season Total
Karter Schult maintains his sack lead with his fifth of the season
Ron Brooks With Impressive Punt Return
It’s always dangerous punting to @RonBrooks33. 🔥
San Diego With the Fumble Return Touchdown: 12-11
Followed By a San Diego Strip Sack Shortly After
Damontre Moore gets the sack, strip and the fumble recovery
Bercovici Hits Ben Johnson for Touchdown to Extend Lead: 18-11
.@MikeBerco finds Ben Johnson who dives in for 6️⃣!
Bercovici Throws a Pick . . .
Will Davis picks off Mike Bercovici
. . . Then Woodrum Throws a Pick Six
Josh Woodrum re-enters the game and immediately throws a pick six to Kameron Kelly, his second return touchdown and third pick of the night
Joel Bouagnon Cuts Into San Diego Lead: 24-17
Stallions making things interesting in San Diego! 👀
Woodrum Throws Clutch TD to Cut Lead to One, Salt Lake Converts 2-Pointer: 25-24
The loss shouldn’t overshadow the incredible comeback drive from the Stallions:
* Josh Woodrum deep to De’Mornay Pierson-El for 30 yds
* Woodrum 42 yds to Adonis Jennings
* Woodrum to Nick Truesdell touchdown
* Woodrum to Kenny Bell 2 Pt Conversion
San Diego Hits Game-Winning 43-Yard FG in Wild Finish: 27-25
Final score: San Diego Fleet 27, Salt Lake Stallions 25
Salt Lake Stallions vs. San Diego Fleet Notable Final Stats
*All stats and box scores from No Extra Points and will be updated at halftime and then after the game.
Quarterbacks
- SL: Josh Woodrum – 31/48, 380 yards, one touchdown, three interceptions
- SL: Austin Allen: 1/3, six yards
- SD: Mike Bercovici – 22/43, 304 yards, one touchdown, one interception
Running Backs
- SL: Joel Bouagnon – 11 carries, 36 yards, two touchdowns
- SD: Terrell Watson – five carries, 14 yards
- SD: Terrell Newby – four catches, 33 receiving yards
Wide Receivers
- SL: De’Mornay Pierson-El – eight catches, 130 yards
- SL: Nick Truesdell – six catches, 71 yards, one touchdown
- SL: Adonis Jennings – two catches, 47 yards
- SL: Anthony Denham – three catches, 30 yards
- SL: Brian Tyms – three catches, 30 yards
- SL: Kenny Bell – three catches, 22 yards
- SD: Dontez Ford – three catches, 94 yards
- SD: Marcus Baugh – two catches, 65 yards
- SD: Nelson Spruce – four catches, 47 yards
- SD: Brian Brown – four catches, 44 yards
- SD: Ben Johnson – two catches, 22 yards, one touchdown
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