Tampa Bay Storm and Charlotte Monarchs completed their Week 5 meeting at Charlotte Monarchs Stadium, with the final score Tampa Bay Storm 16, Charlotte Monarchs 13.
12 drives were recorded. Christian Andrews totaled 160 passing, 0 rushing and 0 receiving yards; Matteo Juarez totaled 156 passing, 0 rushing and 0 receiving yards; Jericho Boone totaled 0 passing, 0 rushing and 96 receiving yards.
Tampa Bay Storm: 1-3-0 before, 2-3-0 after; league #9, conference #5, point differential -2, streak W2. Charlotte Monarchs: 2-2-0 before, 2-3-0 after; league #8, conference #4, point differential 19, streak L3.
Tampa Bay Storm lead the series 2–1. No DFL single-game or career record was tied or broken.
Game Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Season | Season 6 |
| Round | Week 5 |
| Venue | Charlotte Monarchs Stadium |
| Final | Tampa Bay Storm 16 – 13 Charlotte Monarchs |
| Simulation | standard |
| Eligible players | TBS 9; CAR 9 |
| Attendance | 5,000 / 5,000 |
Complete Drive Log
| # | Offense | Result | Points | Score after drive | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBS | PUNT | 0 | TBS 0–0 CAR | Drive 1: TBS PUNT for 25y on 8 plays. QB 2/4 14y, RB 4-11y. |
| 2 | CAR | FG | 3 | TBS 0–3 CAR | Drive 2: CAR FG for 65y on 7 plays. QB 2/4 41y, RB 3-24y. |
| 3 | TBS | PUNT | 0 | TBS 0–3 CAR | Drive 3: TBS PUNT for 28y on 8 plays. QB 2/4 16y, RB 4-12y. |
| 4 | CAR | TURNOVER | 0 | TBS 0–3 CAR | Drive 4: CAR TURNOVER for 19y on 9 plays. QB 3/5 12y, RB 4-7y. fumble. |
| 5 | TBS | FG | 3 | TBS 3–3 CAR | Drive 5: TBS FG for 47y on 7 plays. QB 2/4 30y, RB 3-17y. |
| 6 | CAR | TD | 7 | TBS 3–10 CAR | Drive 6: CAR TD for 69y on 8 plays. QB 2/4 39y, RB 4-30y. pass TD. |
| 7 | TBS | FG | 3 | TBS 6–10 CAR | Drive 7: TBS FG for 48y on 11 plays. QB 4/6 32y, RB 5-16y. |
| 8 | CAR | FG | 3 | TBS 6–13 CAR | Drive 8: CAR FG for 64y on 10 plays. QB 4/6 46y, RB 4-18y. |
| 9 | TBS | FG | 3 | TBS 9–13 CAR | Drive 9: TBS FG for 47y on 9 plays. QB 3/5 31y, RB 4-16y. |
| 10 | CAR | PUNT | 0 | TBS 9–13 CAR | Drive 10: CAR PUNT for 14y on 6 plays. QB 2/3 9y, RB 3-5y. |
| 11 | TBS | TD | 7 | TBS 16–13 CAR | Drive 11: TBS TD for 55y on 12 plays. QB 4/7 37y, RB 5-18y. pass TD. |
| 12 | CAR | PUNT | 0 | TBS 16–13 CAR | Drive 12: CAR PUNT for 14y on 6 plays. QB 2/3 9y, RB 3-5y. |
Complete Player Box Score
| Team | Player | Pos | Cmp/Att | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec/Tgt | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBS | Christian Andrews | QB | 17/30 | 160 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| TBS | Corey Johnson | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7/13 | 64 | 0 |
| TBS | Jericho Boone | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/17 | 96 | 1 |
| TBS | Travis McLeod | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 90 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAR | Connor Reeves | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6/10 | 63 | 0 |
| CAR | Jabari Osei | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 89 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAR | Matteo Juarez | QB | 15/25 | 156 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAR | Tyler Bannerman | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9/15 | 93 | 1 |
Updated DFL Standings
These standings are recalculated from final regular-season games immediately after this result.
| Lg | Conf | Team | W | L | T | PF | PA | Diff | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Conference #1 | Denver Summit | 4 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 53 | +32 | W4 |
| 2 | National Conference #2 | Delta Blues | 3 | 1 | 0 | 53 | 52 | +1 | W2 |
| 3 | Commonwealth Conference #1 | Washington Senators | 3 | 1 | 1 | 110 | 54 | +56 | T1 |
| 4 | National Conference #3 | Louisville Colonels | 2 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 71 | -17 | W1 |
| 5 | Commonwealth Conference #2 | Richmond Capitols | 3 | 2 | 0 | 115 | 91 | +24 | W1 |
| 6 | Commonwealth Conference #3 | Charleston Admirals | 2 | 2 | 1 | 82 | 78 | +4 | T1 |
| 7 | National Conference #4 | Atlanta Fire | 2 | 2 | 0 | 62 | 68 | -6 | W2 |
| 8 | Commonwealth Conference #4 | Charlotte Monarchs | 2 | 3 | 0 | 83 | 64 | +19 | L3 |
| 9 | Commonwealth Conference #5 | Tampa Bay Storm | 2 | 3 | 0 | 69 | 71 | -2 | W2 |
| 10 | Commonwealth Conference #6 | Miami Beach Breakers | 1 | 3 | 1 | 54 | 54 | +0 | L1 |
| 11 | National Conference #5 | San Antonio Coyotes | 1 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 87 | -36 | L2 |
| 12 | National Conference #6 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | -75 | L4 |
Latest Published Power Rankings
Power rankings reflect the latest previously published Gridiron Standard edition and may predate this final.
Latest published snapshot: Aug 3, 2026, 10:32 AM ET.
| Rank | Team | Record | Diff | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver Summit | 4-0-0 | +32 | W4 |
| 2 | Washington Senators | 3-1-0 | +56 | L1 |
| 3 | Delta Blues | 3-1-0 | +1 | W2 |
| 4 | Louisville Colonels | 2-1-1 | -17 | W1 |
| 5 | Charlotte Monarchs | 2-2-0 | +22 | L2 |
| 6 | Richmond Capitols | 2-2-0 | +12 | L1 |
| 7 | Charleston Admirals | 2-2-0 | +4 | L2 |
| 8 | Atlanta Fire | 2-2-0 | -6 | W2 |
| 9 | Miami Beach Breakers | 1-2-1 | +12 | W1 |
| 10 | Tampa Bay Storm | 1-3-0 | -5 | W1 |
| 11 | San Antonio Coyotes | 1-3-0 | -36 | L2 |
| 12 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0-4-0 | -75 | L4 |
Relevant History and Records
Tampa Bay Storm lead the series 2–1.
No league single-game or career record was tied or broken in this game.
Public Statements
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