San Antonio found its finishing drive when it needed one most. The Coyotes erased a three-point deficit with the game’s final touchdown possession, defeating the Tampa Bay Storm 17-13 at San Antonio Coyotes Stadium and giving Reggie Vaughn a landmark afternoon in the process.
Vaughn directed the decisive march with the same poise he showed throughout the game, completing passes to move San Antonio into position before the Coyotes finished the drive with a passing touchdown. It was Vaughn’s second touchdown pass of the day, and it delivered San Antonio its first victory of Season 6 after an opening loss.
The result also carried significant weight for Vaughn’s place in DFL history. He broke the league career passing-yards record with 7498, surpassing the prior mark of 7294. He also passed the previous career passing-touchdowns record of 67, reaching 69, and established a new career total-yards record at 7498.
For much of the afternoon, Tampa Bay had controlled the narrow margin. The Storm opened with a field goal, then answered San Antonio’s tying field goal with a touchdown drive that put them ahead. San Antonio responded with a touchdown of its own to level the contest, but Tampa Bay reclaimed the lead with another field goal and carried that advantage through a stretch defined by missed opportunities and stalled possessions.
The pivotal shift came after San Antonio’s promising possession ended in a fumble. Tampa Bay had the chance to extend its lead, but its next drive ended with an interception after the Storm moved the ball forward. Neither side immediately converted that turnover into points, as consecutive drives ended in punts, leaving the Storm’s three-point edge intact but increasingly fragile.
San Antonio finally broke through on its final possession. Vaughn completed 16 of 27 passes for 204 yards without an interception, pairing his record-setting production with the two touchdowns that decided the game. Isaac Paredes was the most productive target, catching nine passes for 122 yards and both scores. Kadeem Rowlett added seven catches for 82 yards as the Coyotes steadily leaned on their passing game when the finish demanded it.
The ground game gave San Antonio balance. Evan Price carried 22 times for 100 yards, helping the Coyotes sustain possessions and keep Tampa Bay from fully dictating the tempo.
Tampa Bay had strong individual production in defeat. Christian Andrews completed 16 of 28 passes for 197 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Corey Johnson caught five passes for 78 yards and the Storm’s receiving touchdown, while Jericho Boone led Tampa Bay with 11 receptions for 119 yards. Travis McLeod supplied 113 rushing yards on 24 attempts, giving the Storm a reliable running element across the game.
But the Storm could not turn that production into enough separation. Their touchdown and two field goals accounted for an early advantage, yet the interception and subsequent punt-heavy stretch gave San Antonio room to stay within one score and eventually seize the result.
San Antonio moves to 1-1-0, listed seventh in the league and third in its conference with a point differential of -7. Tampa Bay falls to 0-2-0, listed ninth in the league and fifth in its conference with a point differential of -7 and a two-game losing streak. San Antonio now leads the series 1-0, with one tie.
Game Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Season | Season 6 |
| Round | Week 2 |
| Venue | San Antonio Coyotes Stadium |
| Final | Tampa Bay Storm 13 – 17 San Antonio Coyotes |
| Simulation | standard |
| Eligible players | TBS 9; SAN 9 |
| Attendance | 5,000 / 5,000 |
Complete Drive Log
| # | Offense | Result | Points | Score after drive | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBS | FG | 3 | TBS 3–0 SAN | Drive 1: TBS FG for 66y on 8 plays. QB 2/4 38y, RB 4-28y. |
| 2 | SAN | FG | 3 | TBS 3–3 SAN | Drive 2: SAN FG for 40y on 9 plays. QB 3/5 27y, RB 4-13y. |
| 3 | TBS | TD | 7 | TBS 10–3 SAN | Drive 3: TBS TD for 71y on 11 plays. QB 4/6 48y, RB 5-23y. pass TD. |
| 4 | SAN | TD | 7 | TBS 10–10 SAN | Drive 4: SAN TD for 85y on 12 plays. QB 4/7 59y, RB 5-26y. pass TD. |
| 5 | TBS | FG | 3 | TBS 13–10 SAN | Drive 5: TBS FG for 69y on 11 plays. QB 4/6 47y, RB 5-22y. |
| 6 | SAN | TURNOVER | 0 | TBS 13–10 SAN | Drive 6: SAN TURNOVER for 72y on 5 plays. QB 2/3 53y, RB 2-19y. fumble. |
| 7 | TBS | TURNOVER | 0 | TBS 13–10 SAN | Drive 7: TBS TURNOVER for 45y on 4 plays. QB 1/2 26y, RB 2-19y. INT. |
| 8 | SAN | PUNT | 0 | TBS 13–10 SAN | Drive 8: SAN PUNT for 30y on 9 plays. QB 3/5 20y, RB 4-10y. |
| 9 | TBS | PUNT | 0 | TBS 13–10 SAN | Drive 9: TBS PUNT for 39y on 10 plays. QB 3/6 26y, RB 4-13y. |
| 10 | SAN | PUNT | 0 | TBS 13–10 SAN | Drive 10: SAN PUNT for 11y on 6 plays. QB 2/3 7y, RB 3-4y. |
| 11 | TBS | PUNT | 0 | TBS 13–10 SAN | Drive 11: TBS PUNT for 20y on 8 plays. QB 2/4 12y, RB 4-8y. |
| 12 | SAN | TD | 7 | TBS 13–17 SAN | Drive 12: SAN TD for 66y on 8 plays. QB 2/4 38y, RB 4-28y. pass TD. |
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 | 16/28 | 197 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| TBS | Corey Johnson | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5/11 | 78 | 1 |
| TBS | Jericho Boone | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11/17 | 119 | 0 |
| TBS | Travis McLeod | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 113 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAN | Evan Price | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 100 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAN | Isaac Paredes | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9/16 | 122 | 2 |
| SAN | Kadeem Rowlett | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7/11 | 82 | 0 |
| SAN | Reggie Vaughn | QB | 16/27 | 204 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | Commonwealth Conference #1 | Washington Senators | 2 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 17 | +32 | W2 |
| 2 | Commonwealth Conference #2 | Charlotte Monarchs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | +24 | W1 |
| 3 | National Conference #1 | Denver Summit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 27 | +8 | W1 |
| 4 | National Conference #2 | Delta Blues | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 6 | +7 | W1 |
| 5 | Commonwealth Conference #3 | Charleston Admirals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 14 | +2 | W1 |
| 6 | Commonwealth Conference #4 | Richmond Capitols | 1 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 38 | +13 | W1 |
| 7 | National Conference #3 | San Antonio Coyotes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 41 | -7 | W1 |
| 8 | National Conference #4 | Louisville Colonels | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 41 | -18 | L1 |
| 9 | Commonwealth Conference #5 | Tampa Bay Storm | 0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 37 | -7 | L2 |
| 10 | Commonwealth Conference #6 | Miami Beach Breakers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 13 | -7 | L1 |
| 11 | National Conference #5 | Atlanta Fire | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 37 | -23 | L2 |
| 12 | National Conference #6 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | -24 | L1 |
Latest Published Power Rankings
Power rankings reflect the latest previously published Gridiron Standard edition and may predate this final.
Latest published snapshot: Jul 24, 2026, 10:31 AM ET.
| Rank | Team | Record | Diff | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte Monarchs | 1-0-0 | +24 | W1 |
| 2 | Washington Senators | 1-0-0 | +11 | W1 |
| 3 | Denver Summit | 1-0-0 | +8 | W1 |
| 4 | Delta Blues | 1-0-0 | +7 | W1 |
| 5 | Louisville Colonels | 1-0-0 | +3 | W1 |
| 6 | Charleston Admirals | 1-0-0 | +2 | W1 |
| 7 | Atlanta Fire | 0-1-0 | -2 | L1 |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Storm | 0-1-0 | -3 | L1 |
| 9 | Miami Beach Breakers | 0-1-0 | -7 | L1 |
| 10 | Richmond Capitols | 0-1-0 | -8 | L1 |
| 11 | San Antonio Coyotes | 0-1-0 | -11 | L1 |
| 12 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0-1-0 | -24 | L1 |
Relevant History and Records
San Antonio Coyotes lead the series 1–0, with 1 tie.
- Reggie Vaughn broken the DFL career passing yards record at 7498 (previous mark: 7294).
- Reggie Vaughn broken the DFL career passing touchdowns record at 69 (previous mark: 67).
- Reggie Vaughn broken the DFL career total yards record at 7498 (previous mark: 7294).
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