Vikings Stun #1 Punishers in 26–18 Statement Win

Game Recap – Tennessee Vikings vs Arkansas Punishers

Final Score: Vikings 26, Punishers 18

Memphis, Tennessee-Memphis hosted a hard-hitting showdown Saturday as the Tennessee Vikings upset the #1-ranked Arkansas Punishers in a game packed with big plays and momentum swings.

1st Quarter

The opening period was all about explosive runs. With 6:40 left, Vikings QB Omarion Johnson broke loose for a 62-yard touchdown, though the two-point attempt failed. The Punishers answered quickly — Mario Edwards ripped off a 60-yard run to tie it 6–6 with five minutes remaining in the quarter.

2nd Quarter

Early in the frame, Edwards struck again, powering in for another touchdown with 8:45 left. The two-point try missed, but Arkansas took a 12–6 lead. By halftime, the Punishers had 105 rushing yards, while the Vikings had 82 on the ground.

The Vikings closed the half with a clutch play — James Hendricks hauled in a 32-yard touchdown pass from Johnson with just 8 seconds left. The two-point try failed, and the teams went into the break tied 12–12.

3rd Quarter

The Vikings took control as Johnson found Martavis Moore for a 42-yard touchdown. The duo connected again on the two-point conversion, giving Tennessee a 20–12 lead heading into the final quarter.

4th Quarter

The Vikings’ defense made the dagger play — Namon Johnson intercepted a pass and returned it 67 yards for a touchdown, stretching the lead to 26–12.

The Punishers kept fighting, scoring with just 22 seconds left, but it was too little, too late.

Final: Vikings 26, Punishers 18

The win gives Tennessee a massive boost in the GDFL standings, handing Arkansas their first loss of the season and shaking up the playoff picture.