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[BengalErnst]

XFL Week 8:

May 16, 2024

Montreal, QUEBEC, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Sea Devils - Alliance(0-0)
(HAM): QB -
(MON): QB -

-- (0-0)Fleet - Alphas(0-0)
(SD): QB Kaepernick -
(ATL): QB -

XFL Week 8:

May 17, 2024

Ottawa, ONTARIO, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Greys - Blackjacks(0-0)
(CAL): QB -
(OTT): QB -

-- (0-0)Legends - Panthers(0-0)
(LA): QB Johnson -
(DET): QB -

XFL Week 8:

May 18, 2024

Memphis, TN -

-- (0-0)Sea Bears - Argonauts(0-0)
(WIN): QB -
(TOR): QB Kelly -

-- (0-0)Stallions - Stampede(0-0)
(STL): QB Kizer -
(OKC): QB Corral -

-- (0-0)Apollos 30 - 6 Roughnecks(0-0)
(ORL): QB Gilbert - 24/35 265 yards, 1 TD, RB - 24 carries, 109 yards, 2 TDs, WR - 5 catches, 69 yards, WR - 3 catches, 54 yards, WR - 3 catches, 48 yards, 1 TD
(HOU): QB - 15/32 192 yards, RB - 7 carries, 19 yards, WR - 4 catches, 52 yards

-- (0-0)Maulers - Renegades(0-0)
(PIT): QB -
(DAL): QB -

-- (0-0)Express - Generals(0-0)
(MEM): QB -
(COL): QB -

-- (0-0)Musketeers 13 - 30 Dragons(0-0)
(PAR): QB Mond - 21/39 253 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, RB - 9 carries, 48 yards, WR - 3 catches, 37 yards
(SEA): QB DiNucci - 27/36 290 yards, 2 TDs, RB - 11 carries, 74 yards, WR - 4 catches, 71 yards, WR - 2 catches, 62 yards, 1 TD, WR - 6 catches, 54 yards

XFL Week 8:

May 19, 2024

Charlotte, NC -

-- (0-0)Crusaders - Iron(0-0)
(LON): QB -
(BIRM): QB -

-- (0-0)Commanders - Thunder(0-0)
(SA): QB Rosen -
(BER): QB -

-- (0-0)Guardians - Conquerors(0-0)
(NY): QB -
(MEX): QB Driskel -

-- (0-0)Defenders - Stars(0-0)
(DC): QB Ta'amu -
(PHI): QB Walker -

-- (0-0)Battlehawks - Vipers(0-0)
(CHA): QB -
(LV): QB Hundley -

-- (0-0)Breakers - Showboats(0-0)
(NO): QB McGough -
(SLC): QB -

XFL Week 8:

May 20, 2024

Barcelona, SPAIN -

-- (0-0)Centurions - Bravos(0-0)
(): QB -
(): QB -

-- (0-0)Otters - Bandits(0-0)
(VAN): QB -
(TV): QB Rourke -

[BengalErnst]

XFL Week 9:

May 23, 2024

Winnipeg, MANITOBA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Otters - Sea Bears(0-0)
(VAN): QB -
(WIN): QB -

-- (0-0)Blackjacks - Guardians(0-0)
(OTT): QB -
(NY): QB -

XFL Week 9:

May 24, 2024

Cologne, GERMANY -

-- (0-0)Alliance - Centurions(0-0)
(MON): QB -
(COL): QB -

-- (0-0)Showboats - Fleet(0-0)
(SLC): QB -
(SD): QB Kaepernick -

XFL Week 9:

May 25, 2024

Hamburg, GERMANY -

-- (0-0)Bravos - Sea Devils(0-0)
(BRA): QB -
(HAM): QB -

-- (0-0)Bandits - Legends(0-0)
(TB): QB Rourke -
(LA): QB Johnson -

-- (0-0)Vipers - Defenders(0-0)
(LV): QB Hundley -
(DC): QB Ta'amu -

-- (0-0)Renegades - Apollos(0-0)
(DAL): QB Perez -
(ORL): QB Gilbert -

-- (0-0)Dragons - Stallions(0-0)
(SEA): QB DiNucci -
(STL): QB Kizer -

-- (0-0)Express - Breakers(0-0)
(MEM): QB -
(NO): QB -

XFL Week 9:

May 26, 2024

San Antonio, TX -

-- (0-0)Battlehawks - Commanders(0-0)
(CHA): QB Heinicke -
(SA): QB Rosen -

-- (0-0)Maulers - Generals(0-0)
(PIT): QB -
(COL): QB -

-- (0-0)Panthers - Iron(0-0)
(DET): QB -
(BIRM): QB -

-- (0-0)Alphas - Stampede(0-0)
(ATL): QB -
(OKC): QB -

-- (0-0)Thunder - Musketeers(0-0)
(BER): QB -
(PAR): QB -

-- (0-0)Crusaders - Conquerors(0-0)
(LON): QB McCarron -
(MEX): QB Driskel -

XFL Week 9:

May 27, 2024

Calgary, ALBERTA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Argonauts - Greys(0-0)
(TOR): QB -
(CAL): QB -

-- (0-0)Roughnecks - Stars(0-0)
(HOU): QB -
(PHI): QB Walker -

[BengalErnst]

XFL Week 10:

May 30, 2024

Ottawa, ONTARIO, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Sea Devils - Blackjacks(0-0)
(HAM): QB -
(OTT): QB -

-- (0-0)Sea Bears - Commanders(0-0)
(WIN): QB -
(SA): QB Rosen -

XFL Week 10:

May 31, 2024

Toronto, ONTARIO, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Greys - Argonauts(0-0)
(CAL): QB -
(TOR): QB Kelly -

-- (0-0)Musketeers - Defenders(0-0)
(PAR): QB Mond -
(DC): QB Ta'amu -

XFL Week 10:

June 1, 2024

Memphis, TN -

-- (0-0)Centurions - Alliance(0-0)
(COL): QB -
(MON): QB -

-- (0-0)Guardians - Battlehawks(0-0)
(NY): QB -
(CHA): QB Heinicke -

-- (0-0)Stars - Crusaders(0-0)
(PHI): QB Walker -
(LON): QB McCarron -

-- (0-0)Roughnecks - Vipers(0-0)
(HOU): QB -
(LV): QB Hundley -

-- (0-0)Conquerors - Renegades(0-0)
(MEX): QB Driskel -
(DAL): QB Perez -

-- (0-0)Thunder - Apollos(0-0)
(BER): QB -
(ORL): QB Gilbert -

XFL Week 10:

June 2, 2024

Seattle, WA -

-- (0-0)Alphas - Dragons(0-0)
(ATL): QB -
(SEA): QB DiNucci -

-- (0-0)Showboats - Stallions(0-0)
(SLC): QB -
(STL): QB Kizer -

-- (0-0)Legends - Breakers(0-0)
(LA): QB Johnson -
(NO): QB McGough -

-- (0-0)Maulers - Bandits(0-0)
(PIT): QB -
(TB): QB Rourke -

-- (0-0)Stampede - Fleet(0-0)
(OKC): QB Corral -
(SD): QB Kaepernick -

-- (0-0)Iron - Express(0-0)
(BIRM): QB -
(MEM): QB Bortles -

XFL Week 10:

June 3, 2024

Barcelona, SPAIN -

-- (0-0)Otters - Bravos(0-0)
(VAN): QB -
(BAR): QB -

-- (0-0)Panthers - Generals(0-0)
(PIT): QB -
(COL): QB -

[BengalErnst]

XFL Week 11:

June 6, 2024

Calgary, ALBERTA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Blackjacks - Greys(0-0)
(OTT): QB -
(CAL): QB -

-- (0-0)Dragons - Renegades(0-0)
(SEA): QB DiNucci -
(DAL): QB Perez -

XFL Week 11:

June 7, 2024

Charlotte, NC -

-- (0-0)Stampede - Battlehawks(0-0)
(OKC): QB -
(CHA): QB -

-- (0-0)Thunder - Generals(0-0)
(BER): QB -
(COL): QB -

XFL Week 11:

June 8, 2024

Hamburg, GERMANY -

-- (0-0)Alliance - Sea Devils(0-0)
(MON): QB -
(HAM): QB -

-- (0-0)Breakers - Panthers(0-0)
(NO): QB -
(DET): QB -

-- (0-0)Stars - Alphas(0-0)
(PHI): QB Walker -
(ATL): QB -

-- (0-0)Commanders - Showboats(0-0)
(SA): QB -
(SLC): QB -

-- (0-0)Legends - Roughnecks(0-0)
(LA): QB -
(HOU): QB -

-- (0-0)Express - Vipers(0-0)
(MEM): QB Bortles -
(LV): QB Hundley -

XFL Week 11:

June 9, 2024

Cologne, GERMANY -

-- (0-0)Bravos - Centurions(0-0)
(BAR): QB -
(COL): QB -

-- (0-0)Fleet - Argonauts(0-0)
(SD): QB Kaepernick -
(TOR): QB Kelly -

-- (0-0)Bandits - Crusaders(0-0)
(TB): QB Rourke -
(LON): QB McCarron -

-- (0-0)Maulers - Guardians(0-0)
(PIT): QB -
(NY): QB -

-- (0-0)Apollos - Stallions(0-0)
(ORL): QB Gilbert -
(STL): QB Kizer -

-- (0-0)Musketeers - Iron(0-0)
(PAR): QB Mond -
(BIRM): QB -

XFL Week 11:

June 10, 2024

Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Sea Bears - Otters(0-0)
(WIN): QB -
(VAN): QB -

-- (0-0)Defenders - Conquerors(0-0)
(DC): QB Ta'amu -
(MEX): QB Driskel -

[BengalErnst]

XFL Week 12:

June 13, 2024

Toronto, ONTARIO, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Sea Devils - Argonauts(0-0)
(HAM): QB -
(TOR): QB -

-- (0-0)Guardians - Dragons(0-0)
(NY): QB -
(SEA): QB DiNucci -

XFL Week 12:

June 14, 2024

Winnipeg, MANITOBA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Centurions - Sea Bears(0-0)
(COL): QB -
(WIN): QB -

-- (0-0)Defenders - Stallions(0-0)
(DC): QB Ta'amu -
(STL): QB Kizer -

XFL Week 12:

June 15, 2024

Ottawa, ONTARIO, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Otters - Blackjacks(0-0)
(VAN): QB -
(OTT): QB -

-- (0-0)Renegades - Alphas(0-0)
(DAL): QB Perez -
(ATL): QB -

-- (0-0)Stampede - Stars(0-0)
(OKC): QB Corral -
(PHI): QB Walker -

-- (0-0)Bandits - Express(0-0)
(TB): QB Rourke -
(MEM): QB -

-- (0-0)Panthers - Conquerors(0-0)
(DET): QB -
(MEX): QB Driskel -

-- (0-0)Legends - Greys(0-0)
(LA): QB Johnson -
(CAL): QB -

XFL Week 12:

June 16, 2024

Paris, FRANCE -

-- (0-0)Crusaders - Musketeers(0-0)
(LON): QB -
(PAR): QB -

-- (0-0)Roughnecks - Generals(0-0)
(HOU): QB -
(COL): QB -

-- (0-0)Battlehawks - Vipers(0-0)
(CHA): QB Heinicke -
(LV): QB Hundley -

-- (0-0)Showboats - Iron(0-0)
(SLC): QB -
(BIRM): QB -

-- (0-0)Apollos - Breakers(0-0)
(ORL): QB Gilbert -
(NO): QB McGough -

-- (0-0)Fleet - Maulers(0-0)
(SD): QB Kaepernick -
(PIT): QB -

XFL Week 12:

June 17, 2024

Montreal, ONTARIO, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Bravos - Alliance(0-0)
(BAR): QB -
(MON): QB -

-- (0-0)Commanders - Thunder(0-0)
(SA): QB Rosen -
(BER): QB -

[BengalErnst]

XFL Week 13:

June 20, 2024

Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Blackjacks - Otters(0-0)
(OTT): QB -
(VAN): QB -

-- (0-0)Iron - Guardians(0-0)
(BIRM): QB -
(NY): QB -

XFL Week 13:

June 21, 2024

Hamburg, GERMANY -

-- (0-0)Sea Bears - Sea Devils(0-0)
(WIN): QB -
(HAM): QB -

-- (0-0)Legends - Express(0-0)
(LA): QB -
(MEM): QB -

XFL Week 13:

June 22, 2024

Cologne, GERMANY -

-- (0-0)Argonauts - Centurions(0-0)
(TOR): QB -
(COL): QB -

-- (0-0)Stampede - Bandits(0-0)
(OKC): QB -
(TB): QB -

-- (0-0)Alphas - Musketeers(0-0)
(ATL): QB -
(PAR): QB -

-- (0-0)Panthers - Dragons(0-0)
(DET): QB -
(SEA): QB -

-- (0-0)Conquerors - Defenders(0-0)
(MEX): QB -
(DC): QB -

-- (0-0)Battlehawks - Thunder(0-0)
(CHA): QB -
(BER): QB -

XFL Week 13:

June 23, 2024

New Orleans, LA -

-- (0-0)Renegades - Breakers(0-0)
(DAL): QB Perez -
(NO): QB McGough -

-- (0-0)Maulers - Showboats(0-0)
(PIT): QB -
(SLC): QB -

-- (0-0)Alliance - Apollos(0-0)
(MON): QB -
(ORL): QB Gilbert -

-- (0-0)Generals - Roughnecks(0-0)
(COL): QB -
(HOU): QB -

-- (0-0)Stars - Commanders(0-0)
(PHI): QB -
(SA): QB -

-- (0-0)Crusaders - Stallions(0-0)
(LON): QB -
(STL): QB -

XFL Week 13:

June 24, 2024

Calgary, ALBERTA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Bravos - Greys(0-0)
(BAR): QB -
(CAL): QB -

-- (0-0)Fleet - Vipers(0-0)
(SD): QB Kaepernick -
(LV): QB Hundley -

[BengalErnst]

XFL Week 14:

June 27, 2024

Montreal, QUEBEC, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Otters - Alliance(0-0)
(OTT): QB -
(MON): QB -

-- (0-0)Centurions - Stallions(0-0)
(COL): QB -
(STL): QB -

XFL Week 14:

June 28, 2024

Ottawa, ONTARIO, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Argonauts - Blackjacks(0-0)
(TOR): QB -
(OTT): QB -

-- (0-0)Dragons - Breakers(0-0)
(SEA): QB DiNucci -
(NO): QB McGough -

XFL Week 14: Stampede Continue to Roll After Road Victory over Showboats

June 29, 2024

Salt Lake City, UT - The Oklahoma City Stampede defeated the Salt Lake Showboats on the road for their sixth straight win of the 2024 season. The victory clinched a playoff berth for the Stampede as they pursue their third consecutive championship. The Stampede forced three turnovers and those turnovers were converted into 14 points for Oklahoma City who cruised to a 39-21 victory. Salt Lake jumped on top early. QB Case Cookus hooked up with TE Sage Surratt for a 10-yard touchdown pass to cap a 59-yard scoring drive and put the Showboats in front 6-0. Oklahoma City responded on its next possession with a 75-yard march that was capped by a RB Ricky Person 5-yard touchdown run. The 2-point conversion pass from Martinez to TE Jordan Thomas put the Stampede on top 8-6 and they never trailed again. A RB CJ Marable 4-yard touchdown reception from Martinez put Oklahoma City on top 16-6. Salt Lake responded with a field goal to pull within seven points, 16-9. With just under one minute remaining in the first half, the Showboats stuffed a fake punt and looked to have some momentum. But disaster struck on the next play, Cookus was hit in the backfield and fumbled. Oklahoma City recovered at the Salt Lake 38-yard line with 41 seconds left in the half. Three plays later, Martinez found WR Marlon Williams for a 28-yard score to take a 22-9 lead into the locker room.

By the end of the third quarter, Oklahoma City built the lead to 31-12 behind a field goal and an 80-yard scoring strike from Martinez to WR Kevin Austin. Williams caught another Martinez touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to give his team a 39-12 lead. Salt Lake WR Dee Anderson caught a 34-yard touchdown pass from backup QB Troy Williams and also caught a pass for the 3-point conversion to account for the final score.

-- (0-0)Stampede 39 - 21 Showboats(0-0)
(OKC): QB Martinez - 23/36 368 yards, 4 TDs, RB Person - 11 carries, 29 yards, 1 TD, WR Austin - 4 catches, 108 yards, 1 TD, WR Williams - 4 catches, 58 yards, 2 TDs
(SLC): QB Cookus - 15/23 115 yards, 1 TD, RB Victor - 11 carries, 42 yards, WR Davis - 5 catches, 43 yards

-- (0-0)Vipers - Bandits(0-0)
(LV): QB Hundley -
(TB): QB Rourke -

-- (0-0)Commanders - Conquerors(0-0)
(SA): QB Rosen -
(MEX): QB Driskel -

XFL Week 14: London Crusaders Knock off Houston 22-8

June 29, 2024

London, ENGLAND - The London Crusaders delivered a decisive 22-8 victory over the Houston Roughnecks for the 42,969 fans in attendance. The Crusaders held the Roughnecks scoreless through the first 46 minutes, 55 seconds of game time that established a franchise-record. Houston RB Mark Thompson ended the streak with a 16-yard rushing touchdown with 13:05 left in the game, which narrowed London lead to 14-6. The Roughnecks threatened to erase the rest of their deficit when they drove into Crusaders territory with under 8 minutes to play in the fourth quarter. The London defense, however, forced a turnover on downs on 4th-and-6 when DB Kameron Kelly stopped DB Justin Hall at the 33 yard line after a 5-yard reception with 4:59 left in the game. The Crusaders turned that stop into a touchdown in four plays. QB AJ McCarron launched a 36-yard pass to WR Hakeem Butler for Butler's second touchdown catch of the game with 3:06 left in the game. McCarron then found RB Jacob Saylors for a two-point conversion that gave London a 16-point lead. The Roughnecks' final points came via a safety when P Sterling Hofrichter ran out the clock by running into the end zone.

The Crusaders took a 14-0 lead into halftime thanks to a 1-yard touchdown pass from McCarron to WR Steven Mitchell as time expired in the first half. McCarron completed the scoring drive with a 5-yard pass to TE Jake Sutherland for the two-point conversion. LB Mike Rose put the Crusaders in position for that score with his first forced fumble of the season when he knocked the ball loose from Roughnecks RB Mark Thompson with 50 seconds left in the second quarter. DL TJ Pesefea Jr. recovered the fumble at the London 38 yard line. After a scoreless first quarter, the Crusaders broke through with a 13-play, 80-yard drive that covered 8:41 of the second quarter, the team's longest drive of the season by time of possession. Butler made a 17-yard catch for his team-leading fourth touchdown catch from McCarron with 6:12 remaining in the first half to give London a 6-0 lead.

-- (0-0)Roughnecks 8 - 22 Crusaders(0-0)
(HOU): QB Sinnett - 19/34 135 yards, RB Thompson - 13 carries, 45 yards, 1 TD, WR Hall - 6 catches, 59 yards
(LON): QB McCarron - 24/37 255 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, RB Saylors - 8 carries, 18 yards, WR Butler - 6 catches, 154 yards, 2 TDs, WR Pearson - 5 catches, 46 yards

-- (0-0)Battlehawks - Generals(0-0)
(CHA): QB Heinicke -
(COL): QB -

-- (0-0)Iron - Apollos(0-0)
(BIRM): QB -
(ORL): QB Gilbert -

XFL Week 14: Jake Bates Kicks Walk-Off Winner for Panthers in 28-27 Win Over Renegades

June 30, 2024

Detroit, MI - Jake Bates and his leg played hero once again for the Detroit Panthers, as he kicked a 42-yard, game-winning field goal to defeat the Dallas Renegades 28-27 at Ford Field. Detroit's defense also held QB Luis Perez, league leader in passing yards, to 180 yards. Detroit jumped out to an early lead with a nine-yard touchdown pass from QB Danny Etling to WR Siaosi Mariner. That made it consecutive weeks with a touchdown on the Panthers opening drive. RB Wes Hills ran in the one-point attempt to lead 7-0. Both squads traded field goals in the first quarter, as K Jake Bates nailed a 43-yard try near the end of the quarter and Detroit led 10-3 after the first frame. On Dallas' ensuing drive, Panthers DL Ron'Dell Carter sacked Perez to put the Renegades in third-and-long, which later resulted in a punt. Dallas took their first lead later in the quarter with a 12-yard rushing score by RB Dae Dae Hunter. Perez then connected with WR Deontay Burnett on the two-point conversion to lead 11-10. With less than a minute in the half, Perez went deep on third down and found WR JaVonta Payton for 31 yards. Two plays later, Perez threaded the needle down the middle for a 19-yard touchdown pass to TE Sal Cannella. Detroit was able to score points in the final seconds to end the half on a positive. Bates came through once again from deep, this time a 60-yard field goal to make it a 17-13 game heading into intermission. It is the third time this season he has connected from 60+ yards.

The Panthers forced an immediate three-and-out on Dallas to begin the second half. Detroit's offense was stuck in a 3rd-and-16 on their ensuing drive, but Etling stood tall and delivered a 22-yard pass to Mariner. Two defensive pass interference penalties on Dallas helped drive the Panthers down the field. After an Etling sack, Bates came in for a field goal attempt but was roughed by a member of Dallas, giving Detroit new life. The Panthers were unable to capitalize, as Bates came back in to drill a 29-yard field goal to make it a 17-16 game. The Renegades extended their lead when Payton found the endzone with a 14-yard rushing touchdown. After a successful one-point conversion, Dallas led 24-16. On a crucial third down, Etling found Marcus Simms for a 11-yard catch and run for the first down. Etling connected with WR Samson Nacua on the very next play for a gain of 18. The drive ended with the third field goal of the game for Bates, as he hit paydirt from 49-yards to cut Dallas' lead to five with under eight minutes left in the game. Looking to put the game away, Dallas went for it on 4th-and-1 from their own 46-yard line. RB DeVeon Smith took the handoff but was stuffed at the line by Palmore and DB Kai Nacua, turning the ball over on downs. On the first play of Detroit's drive, Etling called his number and scrambled 40 yards to the six-yard line. Two plays later, Hills found the endzone with a three-yard rushing score. Detroit could not convert the two-point conversion, but the Panthers led 25-24. Only needing a field goal to win the game, Dallas took their time on offense. They were unable to drain the rest of the clock, but K Jonathan Garibay gave the Renegades the lead with a 48-yard field goal with 54 seconds left. Simms put the Panthers in great field position with a 45-yard kick return, in addition to a facemask penalty on the Renegades. Starting the drive on the 31-yard line, it did not take much to get into field goal range. Bates locked in and kicked a 42-yard field goal to win it for the Panthers as time expired.

-- (0-0)Renegades 27 - 28 Panthers(0-0)
(DAL): QB Perez - 24/37 180 yards, 1 TD, RB Smith - 14 carries, 55 yards, TE Cannella - 6 catches, 52 yards, 1 TD
(DET): QB Etling - 16/28 202 yards, 1 TD, 7 carries, 55 yards, RB Colburn - 8 carries, 24 yards, WR Simms - 4 catches, 67 yards, WR Mariner - 4 catches, 45 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Guardians - Express(0-0)
(NY): QB -
(MEM): QB -

-- (0-0)Maulers - Stars(0-0)
(PIT): QB -
(PHI): QB -

-- (0-0)Musketeers - Legends(0-0)
(PAR): QB -
(LA): QB -

XFL Week 14: DC Celebrates Comeback in the Fourth Quarter in a Low-Scoring Affair

June 30, 2024

Washington, DC - The Washington Defenders won against the Berlin Thunder, 18-12 at Audi Field in Washington. The Thunder struck first in the second quarter scoring a 43-yard field goal by K Ryan Santoso. The Defenders responded in the waning minutes of the first half with a two-yard rushing touchdown by RB Camron Harris to head to the locker room with a 6 to 3 lead. Extending their lead early in the third quarter was DC by way of a K Matthew McCrane 54-yard field goal, but not for long after a two-yard touchdown from QB Quinten Dormady to RB John Lovett in the aspiring seconds in the third to send it at 9 apiece heading into the final quarter. Field goals from McCrane and Santoso evened it back at 12 for the Defenders and the Thunder through the midway point of the final 15 minutes. Just the third touchdown from either team as the Defenders grabbed back the lead at 18 to 12 with a 13-yard touchdown reception from QB Jordan Ta'Amu to WR Kelvin Harmon with 5:07 to go in the game which ended the game due to the DC defense stepping up and securing the win.

-- (0-0)Thunder 12 - 18 Defenders(0-0)
(BER): QB Dormady - 16/26 79 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, RB Lovett - 23 carries, 153 yards, TE Latimer - 6 catches, 35 yards
(DC): QB Ta'amu - 14/22 179 yards, 1 TD, RB Hagans - 13 carries, 63 yards, WR Harmon - 8 catches, 101 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Fleet - Alphas(0-0)
(SD): QB Kaepernick -
(ATL): QB -

XFL Week 14:

July 1, 2024

Barcelona, SPAIN -

-- (0-0)Greys - Bravos(0-0)
(CAL): QB -
(BAR): QB -

-- (0-0)Sea Devils - Sea Bears(0-0)
(HAM): QB -
(WIN): QB -

[BengalErnst]

XFL Week 15:

July 4, 2024

Toronto, ONTARIO, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Centurions - Argonauts(0-0)
(COL): QB -
(TOR): QB -

-- (0-0)Iron - Battlehawks(0-0)
(BIRM): QB -
(CHA): QB Heinicke -

XFL Week 15:

July 5, 2024

Calgary, ALBERTA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Sea Devils - Greys(0-0)
(SEA): QB -
(CAL): QB -

-- (0-0)Fleet - Vipers(0-0)
(SD): QB Kaepernick -
(LV): QB Hundley -

XFL Week 15: Renegades Rock Showboats

July 6, 2024

Dallas, TX - The Dallas Renegades fired on all cylinders, picking up 415 total yards of offense and forcing four turnovers, to defeat the Salt Lake City Showboats, 47-23. The total attendance for the game at Choctaw Stadium was 18,042. The Renegades got off to a quick start versus the Showboats, as their offense went on an 11-play, 54-yard scoring drive to start the game. QB Lindsey Scott found TE Sal Cannella for a nine-yard touchdown to put Dallas up 6-0. Salt Lake got on the board on their first possession as well, as K Matt Coghlin nailed a 54-yard field goal to make it 6-3, which would be the score after one quarter of play. Dallas would find the end zone again, with a 24-yard touchdown pass from QB Luis Perez to WR JaVonta Payton. A successful two-point conversion pass from Perez to Cannella extended the lead to 14-3. On the next drive, the Renegades offense took advantage of an interception by DB Tenny Adewusi with a one-yard rushing touchdown by RB DeVeon Smith. The Renegades converted the two-point conversion with a pass from Smith to WR Caleb Vander Esch, increasing the lead to 22-3. Midway through the second quarter, the Showboats capped off a five-play drive with a touchdown pass from QB Troy Williams to WR Daewood Davis, cutting the lead to 13. Perez would lead a two-minute offensive drive that allowed K Jonathan Garibay to convert a 39-yard field goal as the half expired to make it 25-9, the highest first-half output by the Renegades all season.

After a Salt Lake turnover on downs to start the third quarter, Smith would turn a 46-yard rush that flipped the field into a one-yard touchdown run to make it a 31-9 ballgame. After forcing a Salt Lake three-and-out, Perez would connect with Payton for a 33-yard score to cap a 94-yard drive and extend the Dallas lead. A two-point conversion reception by TE Seth Green made it 39-9 with just over three minutes left in the third. Williams would take matters into his own hands, scoring on a 15-yard quarterback keeper just before the quarter concluded, making it 39-17 after the two-point conversion. A 51-yard interception return by DB Joe Powell in the fourth set up Cannella's second touchdown of the game, a four-yard pass from Perez, to extend the lead to 47-17 with 9:19 to go. A touchdown by Salt Lake WR Vinny Papale made it 47-23 with 1:07 left. DL Vic Beasley recorded a strip sack on a 4th-and-12 attempt to seal the win for the Renegades.

-- (0-0)Showboats 23 - 47 Renegades(0-0)
(SLC): QB Williams - 14/21 127 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, RB Victor - 11 carries, 33 yards, WR David - 7 catches, 83 yards, 1 TD, WR Papale - 7 catches, 55 yards, 1 TD
(DAL): QB Perez - 27/32 296 yards, 3 TDs, RB Smith - 14 carries, 101 yards, 2 TDs, WR Payton - 4 catches, 82 yards, 2 TDs, TE Cannella - 9 catches, 72 yards, 2 TDs

-- (0-0)Generals - Dragons(0-0)
(COL): QB -
(SEA): QB -

XFL Week 15: Oklahoma City's Defense Secures Thrilling Win over Crusaders

July 6, 2024

Oklahoma City, OK - In a thrilling showdown, the Oklahoma City Stampede clashed with the formidable London Crusaders, led respectively by quarterbacks Adrian Martinez and AJ McCarron. As the clock wound down, Oklahoma City's defense rose to the occasion, securing a 30-26 victory. Martinez showcased his prowess, orchestrating the offense with finesse. He dominated through the air, racking up an impressive 230 yards and connecting for three touchdowns with a stellar 63.6% completion rate. Not content with just passing, Martinez also led the ground attack, topping the rushing leaderboard with 60 yards. Behind him, RBs Ricky Person contributed 42 yards, while RB CJ Marable added 31 yards along with a crucial touchdown.

The receiving corps proved equally potent, hauling in three touchdowns to cement Oklahoma City's offensive dominance. WR Kevin Austin led the charge with 59 yards and a touchdown, followed closely by WR Marlon Williams with 41 yards and a scoring reception. WR Deon Cain rounded out the receiving spectacle with 29 yards and a touchdown of his own. However, it was the stalwart defense that truly shone, showcasing their prowess with 48 total tackles, four passes defended, and a pivotal interception. LB Kyahva Tezino led the defensive charge with seven tackles, including four solo efforts, and a crucial pass defense. DB AJ Thomas made his mark with six tackles, an interception, and a pass defense, while Cain contributed five tackles and a pass defense of his own.

-- (0-0)Crusaders 26 - 30 Stampede(0-0)
(LON): QB McCarron - 19/32 161 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, RB Saylors - 10 carries, 38 yards, 3 TDs, WR Butler - 7 catches, 89 yards
(OKC): QB Martinez - 21/33 230 yards, 3 TDs, 7 carries, 60 yards, RB Person - 10 carries, 42 yards, WR Austin - 3 catches, 59 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Stallions - Stars(0-0)
(STL): QB Kizer -
(PHI): QB Walker -

-- (0-0)Otters - Guardians(0-0)
(VAN): QB -
(NY): QB -

-- (0-0)Alphas - Legends(0-0)
(ATL): QB -
(LA): QB Johnson -

XFL Week 15: Panthers Defeat Defenders

July 7, 2024

Washington, DC - The Detroit Panthers extended their win streak to three games with a 22-9 victory over the Washington Defenders at the nearly impenetrable Audi Field. The rushing attack continued to prove vital for the Panthers, who tallied 187 total yards and two scores on the ground. RB Matthew Colburn led the way with 137 yards, with 107 coming in the first half. For the third straight week, the Panthers opened the game with a touchdown. Despite being backed up and starting the drive on their own six-yard line, Detroit only needed five plays to hit paydirt. Colburn broke off runs of 23 and 55 yards to break into the redzone, and QB Brian Lewerke finished the drive with a seven-yard rushing touchdown. Lewerke connected with WR Samson Nacua for the one-point conversion, and the Panthers led 7-0 in the opening minutes. The Defenders drove into Detroit territory on their first possession of the game, but the drive stalled and settled for a 43-yard field goal attempt that K Matt McCrane pushed wide right.

Detroit found the endzone once again on the ensuing drive, this time with QB Bryce Perkins under center. RB Wes Hills picked up a rushing touchdown of his own. The Panthers were unable to hold the Defenders scoreless in the first, as DC only needed one play to score. QB Jordan Ta'amu threw a 70-yard catch-and-run touchdown to WR Ty Scott to get them on the board and make it a one-score game. Detroit went three-and-out on offense to follow, but DB DaShaun White recovered a Defenders muffed punt at DC's 21-yard line to give the Panthers new life. The Panthers could not take advantage, settling for a 51-yard Jake Bates field goal to give them a 10 point advantage. Bates also tacked on a 22-yard field goal before halftime and Detroit took a 19-6 lead into intermission. Bates made his third field goal of the game midway through the third quarter, this time from 40 yards out. Colburn, adding onto his monster day on the ground, picked up a run of 16 yards on the drive, in addition to a 13-yard scramble by Perkins. Panthers DL Breeland Speaks wanted in on the action with a timely sack on Ta'amu for a loss of 11 yards on third down. Ta'amu was hurt on the play and did not return to the game. Speaks now has 12 sacks on the season, which ranks second in the league. The Defenders added a field goal in the fourth quarter, but that was all Detroit's defense allowed. DL Kenny Willekes picked up his sixth sack of the year to muffle any chance of a comeback.

-- (0-0)Panthers 22 - 9 Defenders(0-0)
(DET): QB Perkins - 11/13 116 yards, RB Colburn - 16 carries, 137 yards, WR Nacua - 6 catches, 45 yards
(DC): QB Ta'amu - 10/14 127 yards, 1 TD, RB Hagans - 3 carries, -4 yards, WR Scott - 2 catches, 87 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Express - Musketeers(0-0)
(MEM): QB -
(PAR): QB -

-- (0-0)Breakers - Maulers(0-0)
(NO): QB -
(PIT): QB -

XFL Week 15: Thunder Walk-Off Roughnecks in 15-12 Victory

July 7, 2024

Houston, TX - Berlin K Ryan Santoso nailed a season-long 51-yard field goal as time expired and the Thunder overcame four turnovers to defeat the Houston Roughnecks in a nail-biter, 15-12, at Rice Stadium. Trailing 12-3 with less than three minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Thunder scored the game's only touchdown with a RB John Lovett one-yard rushing touchdown. On the three-point attempt, QB Kevin Hogan found TE Cody Latimer tying the game, 12-12. On the ensuing kickoff, Berlin's Bryce Thompson forced a Roughneck fumble and DB Teez Tabor recovered at Houston's 42-yard line. Berlin bled the remaining clock and Santoso won the game on Santoso's leg. The first quarter was not kind to the Thunder, as two red zone trips resulted in two lost fumbles. Houston was unable to capitalize on either takeaway, keeping the game scoreless heading into the second. Berlin broke the seal in the second quarter with a Santoso 26-yard field goal. After a QB Jarrett Guarantano deep shot to WR Justin Hall for 42 yards, Houston tied the game with a 48-yard field goal in the final seconds of the half.

The turnover bug plagued the Thunder in the second half, as QB Quinten Dormady was strip sacked early in the third quarter, and the Roughnecks recovered the loose ball on Berlin's 25-yard line. The Thunder defense held Houston to another field goal, but the Roughnecks claimed the lead midway through the quarter. K JJ Molson notched this third field goal of the game for Houston with a 62-yard make near the end of the quarter, his third make from 50+ yards this season. Looking to get back into the game, Dormady was intercepted to bring the turnover count to four. Houston turned the takeaway into points with a Molson 21-yard field goal. Hogan took over for Dormady in the fourth quarter and led the Thunder to a comeback victory with significant implications across the league.

-- (0-0)Thunder 15 - 12 Roughnecks(0-0)
(BER): QB Dormady - 10/24 142 yards, 1 INT, RB Lovett - 18 carries, 37 yards, 1 TD, WR Akers - 3 catches, 72 yards
(HOU): QB Guarantano - 11/18 121 yards, RB Thompson - 9 carries, 38 yards, WR Hall - 5 catches, 69 yards

-- (0-0)Apollos - Commanders(0-0)
(ORL): QB Gilbert -
(SA): QB Rosen -

-- (0-0)Bandits - Conquerors(0-0)
(TB): QB Rourke -
(MEX): QB -

XFL Week 15:

July 8, 2024

Barcelona, SPAIN -

-- (0-0)Sea Bears - Bravos(0-0)
(WIN): QB -
(BAR): QB -

-- (0-0)Alliance - Blackjacks(0-0)
(MON): QB -
(OTT): QB -

[BengalErnst]

XFL Week 16:

July 11, 2024

Winnipeg, MANITOBA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Bravos - Sea Bears(0-0)
(BAR): QB -
(WIN): QB -

-- (0-0)Apollos - Generals(0-0)
(ORL): QB Gilbert -
(COL): QB -

XFL Week 16:

July 12, 2024

Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Centurions - Otters(0-0)
(COL): QB -
(VAN): QB -

-- (0-0)Stallions - Express(0-0)
(STL): QB Kizer -
(MEM): QB -

XFL Week 16: Stallions Edge Roughnecks 35-28 to Extend Winning Streak

July 13, 2024

Oklahoma City, OK - The Oklahoma City Stampede faced off against the Houston Roughnecks and secured a thrilling 35-28 victory, keeping their winning streak intact. In a dramatic finish, the defense thwarted QB Reid Sinnet's final scoring attempt. The Stallions continue their dominant run as they aim to close out a strong regular season. QB Adrian Martinez threw for 173 yards, completing 19 of 31 passes for a 61.3% completion rate. He recorded three touchdowns and one interception. The Stampede rushed for a total of 149 yards. RB Ricky Person led the effort with 63 yards. Martinez followed with 44 yards and two rushing touchdowns. The receiving corps made a significant impact. TE Jace Sternberger finished the game with 30 receiving yards on two receptions. WR Deon Cain added 29 yards on four receptions, including one touchdown. WR Marlon Williams closed out the top three with 27 receiving yards on three receptions.

The defense remained formidable with 67 total tackles, one interception, and seven passes defended. LB DeMarquis Gates led with eight tackles, including five solo tackles, one sack, and one tackle for loss. LB Damon Loyd followed with seven tackles, three of which were solo. LB Kyahva Tezino also contributed seven tackles, including two solo.

-- (0-0)Roughnecks 28 - 35 Stampede(0-0)
(HOU): QB Sinnett - 6/13 99 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, RB Thompson - 11 carries, 54 yards, 2 TDs, WR Chism - 7 catches, 80 yards, WR Hall - 4 catches, 73 yards
(OKC): QB Martinez - 19/31 173 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, 6 carries, 44 yards, 2 TDs, RB Person - 15 carries, 63 yards, WR Cain - 4 catches, 29 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Vipers - Breakers(0-0)
(LV): QB Hundley -
(NO): QB McGough -

-- (0-0)Conquerors - Commanders(0-0)
(MEX): QB -
(SA): QB Rosen -

XFL Week 16: Crusaders Clinch Playoff Spot with 26-21 Win over Defenders

July 13, 2024

London, ENGLAND - The London Crusaders clinched a playoff berth with a 26-21 victory over the Washington Defenders in front of 42,403 fans. RB Wayne Gallman scored the game-winning touchdown on a 1-yard rush with 2 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter to give London its 5-point margin. Gallman accounted for all 44 yards on the drive with 6 rushing yards and a 38-yard catch that was the longest play from scrimmage for either team. The Defenders had taken a 1-point lead, 21-20, with 4:55 to play after a 73-yard, 12-play drive culminated in a 17-yard touchdown pass from QB Jordan Ta'amu to WR Ty Scott and 1-point conversion pass from Ta'amu to TE Kaden Smith. Washington scored its other touchdown on the first possession of the second half when Ta'amu found TE Alex Ellis for a 30-yard touchdown pass with 10:38 to play in the third quarter. The pair also connected on the ensuing 2-point conversion to run the Washington advantage to 14-9. That lead was short-lived, as the Crusaders stormed back with a touchdown of their own less than 3 minutes later on a 7-yard touchdown run by Gallman. QB Manny Wilkins completed a 5-yard pass to TE Kemari Averett for the 2-point conversion to give London a 17-14 lead. After a drive from each team that ended in punts, DB Qwnnterrio Cole intercepted Ta'amu on the first play of the fourth quarter to give London possession at the 18 yard line. That set up K Andre Szmyt for a 37-yard field goal that extended the London lead to 20-14 with 11:25 to play in the final quarter.

The Crusaders took their first lead of the game, 9-3, with 1:07 left before halftime when RB Jacob Saylors scored on a 2-yard rush. Defenders K Matt McCrane made his second field goal of the half, a 49-yarder with 6 seconds left before halftime to narrow the Crusaders' lead to three points, 9-6. The teams traded field goals to begin the game. McCrane made a 48-yard field goal with 8:33 left in the first quarter and Szmyt made his first field goal of the game on a 26-yard strike with 7:59 to play in the second quarter after DB Kameron Kelly intercepted Ta'amu to give London the ball with 10 seconds left in the opening quarter.

-- (0-0)Defenders 21 - 26 Crusaders(0-0)
(DC): QB Ta'amu - 23/40 196 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, RB Hagans - 8 carries, 37 yards, WR Scott - 6 catches, 69 yards, 1 TD, TE Ellis - 4 catches, 58 yards, 1 TD
(LON): QB Wilkins - 9/18 126 yards, 12 carries, 79 yards, RB Gallman - 9 carries, 35 yards, 2 TDs, WR Butler - 3 catches, 39 yards

-- (0-0)Fleet - Maulers(0-0)
(SD): QB Kaepernick -
(PIT): QB -

-- (0-0)Alphas - Bandits(0-0)
(ATL): QB -
(TB): QB Rourke -

XFL Week 16: Panthers Keep Rolling with 24-18 Win Over Showboats

July 14, 2024

Detroit, MI - The quarterback tandem of Brian Lewerke and Bryce Perkins proved successful for the Detroit Panthers in consecutive weeks, defeating the Memphis Showboats 24-18 at Ford Field to extend their win streak to four. Both Lewerke and Perkins threw for a touchdown and both totaled over 80 passing yards each. WR Devin Gray made life easy for his quarterbacks and had his best game of the season with six catches for 84 yards and a touchdown, including a 50-yard score in the second quarter. RB Matthew Colburn recorded two rushing touchdowns on the day, his first multi-score game this season.

The Panthers found the endzone early in the opening quarter once again, as Detroit only needed five plays to hit pay dirt. Lewerke, making his second consecutive start, rifled a dart to TE Cole Hikutini down the middle of the field for a 20-yard touchdown. Lewerke totaled 58 passing yards on the opening drive to give Detroit a 6-0 lead. Salt Lake quickly tied the game on their first offensive play of the game with a QB Case Cookus 65-yard touchdown pass to WR Daewood Davis. The two-point attempt was no good, keeping the score even. Detroit reclaimed the lead on the ensuing drive on the legs of Colburn with a one-yard rushing score, his third of the season. Detroit's one-point attempt was unsuccessful, but they led 12-6. The Showboats looked to respond, but DB Nate Brooks snatched an interception for his first takeaway of the season. Brooks met the ball at the apex, leaving no room for the Salt Lake receiver. The Panthers could not take advantage of the turnover. Panther DL Kenny Willekes made a huge play before halftime, sacking Cookus to force a Salt Lake punt. With Perkins under center, the Panthers added a touchdown with less than a minute before intermission. Perkins found Gray for a catch-and-run 50-yard score. Showboats K Matt Coghlin booted a 55-yard field goal as time expired, cutting into Detroit's lead and making it a 18-9 game.

Detroit's sack party continued in the third quarter with DL Garrett Marino putting Cookus on the turf, his first sack of the season, on the first offensive play of the second half. Cookus rebounded on the next play with a 39-yard dart to WR Dee Anderson. Cookus was injured on the play and did not return. Showboats backup and former Panther QB Josh Love entered and mustered up a scoring drive with a 14-yard pass to Davis, his second touchdown of the afternoon. With an unsuccessful two-point conversion, the score stood 18-15 in favor of Detroit. The Panthers drove into Salt Lake territory on their ensuing possession but came up empty-handed, with K Jake Bates missing a 51-yard field goal, his first miss inside of Ford Field this season. Coghlin tied the game for the Showboats with a 39-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter. Detroit retook the lead with another Colburn rushing score to make it 24-16 with less than eight minutes left in the game. The Panthers tallied four plays of 10+ yards on the drive. The Panthers defense came through to close the game with two sacks, one by DL Sean Mahone and the other by DL TJ Carter, both their firsts of the season, bringing the sack total on the game to four.

-- (0-0)Showboats 18 - 24 Panthers(0-0)
(SLC): QB Cookus - 10/16 179 yards, 1 TD, RB Victor - 11 carries, 33 yards, TE Surratt - 5 catches, 55 yards, WR Davis - 3 catches, 86 yards
(DET): QB Perkins - 7/9 106 yards, 1 TD, RB Colburn - 24 carries, 93 yards, 2 TDs, WR Gray - 6 catches, 84 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Iron - Dragons(0-0)
(BIRM): QB -
(SEA): QB DiNucci -

-- (0-0)Guardians - Legends(0-0)
(NY): QB -
(LA): QB -

-- (0-0)Musketeers - Battlehawks(0-0)
(PAR): QB -
(CHA): QB -

XFL Week 16: Renegades' Comeback Falls Short, Thunder Prevail 20-15

July 14, 2024

Berlin, GERMANY - The Dallas Renegades fell to the Berlin Thunder, 20-15. On the game's opening drive, Berlin's offense needed just four plays to get into the end zone, as RB Anthony McFarland Jr. ripped off a 52-yard touchdown run to get the scoring going. Following a successful one-point conversion rush by RB Morgan Ellison, Dallas trailed 7-0. After a Renegades' punt on their first offensive possession, Thunder K Ryan Santoso knocked through a 21-yard chip shot field goal to extend the lead to 10-0. Dallas was held scoreless in the first quarter and punted twice. Another field goal by Santoso early in the second quarter, this one from 26 yards out, pushed the Dallas deficit to thirteen. The Renegades found some life on their next turn, with an 8-play, 71-yard drive that included a 39-yard pass from QB Luis Perez to WR Tyler Vaughns. K Jonathan Garibay connected on a 33-yard field goal to make the score 13-3. Berlin responded with another quick, three-play scoring drive, as QB Quinten Dormady hit McFarland for a 37-yard touchdown. A successful one-point conversion from Dormady to WR Jontre Kirklin stretched the lead to 20-3 going into the half.

Dallas started off hot in the third quarter, as they went on a 6-play, 55-yard scoring drive to open up the second half. Perez connected with TE Sal Cannella who went up over the defensive back for a 14-yard touchdown, the team's first of the game. The Renegades cut the lead to 20-9 following an unsuccessful two-point attempt. Santoso missed wide right from 48 yards out for Berlin to close out the third. Another field goal miss by Santoso in the fourth kept the Renegades within striking distance, down eleven points. Dallas capitalized with a 9-play scoring drive as Perez found WR JaVonta Payton in the back of the endzone from five yards out. After an unsuccessful two-point conversion, Dallas went for the 4th & 12 attempt to retain possession of the ball. Perez was sacked on the attempt, giving Berlin the 20-15 victory.

-- (0-0)Renegades 15 - 20 Thunder(0-0)
(DAL): QB Perez - 22/33 209 yards, 2 TDs, RB Smith - 10 carries, 38 yards, WR Vaughns - 6 catches, 75 yards, TE Cannella - 9 catches, 87 yards, 1 TD
(BER): QB Dormady - 17/25 320 yards, 2 TDs, RB Lovett - 11 carries, 37 yards, TE Latimer - 6 catches, 116 yards, WR Kirklin - 5 catches, 48 yards, RB McFarland - 3 catches, 118 yards, 2 TDs

-- (0-0)Greys - Stars(0-0)
(CAL): QB -
(PHI): QB Walker -

XFL Week 16:

July 15, 2024

Toronto, ONTARIO, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Alliance - Argonauts(0-0)
(MON): QB -
(TOR): QB -

-- (0-0)Blackjacks - Sea Devils(0-0)
(OTT): QB -
(HAM): QB -

[BengalErnst]

XFL Week 17:

July 18, 2024

Winnipeg, MANITOBA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Argonauts - Sea Bears(0-0)
(TOR): QB -
(WIN): QB -

-- (0-0)Commanders - Stallions(0-0)
(SA): QB Rosen -
(STL): QB Kizer -

XFL Week 17:

July 19, 2024

Calgary, ALBERTA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Bravos - Greys(0-0)
(BAR): QB -
(CAL): QB -

-- (0-0)Apollos - Express(0-0)
(ORL): QB Gilbert -
(MEM): QB -

XFL Week 17: Renegade Defense Forces Four Turnovers, Seals Win over Battlehawks

July 20, 2024

Memphis, TN - The Dallas Renegades played spoiler as they took down the playoff-bound London Crusaders by a score of 36-22 at Choctaw Stadium. The game had an attendance of 18,545. The two teams combined for three punts to begin the game, before Dallas forced a fumble on the Crusaders' second possession. DB Myles Dorn forced the fumble of Crusaders WR Blake Jackson with LB Will Clarke falling on the loose ball for the Renegades. On the first play of the ensuing possession, QB Luis Perez connected with TE Sal Canella for a 46-yard touchdown to break the ice. The two-point conversion pass to WR Isaiah Winstead made it 8-0, which would be the score after one quarter of play. The Crusaders tacked on their first points early in the second quarter, thanks to a 20-yard field goal by K Andre Szmyt, cutting the Renegades' lead to five points. Dallas K Jonathan Garibay would answer with a 38-yard field goal of his own on the next possession to make it 11-3. The offensive fireworks would ignite after that, as a combined 26 points would be scored in the second quarter. Crusaders RB Jacob Saylers' 39-yard run would set up his 11-yard touchdown reception thrown by QB Manny Wilkins on the next drive, but the failed two-point attempt kept the Renegades in front, 11-9. WR Isaiah Winstead then caught a tough 27-yard touchdown from Perez, helping Dallas extend the lead to 19-9 after Winstead ran in the two-point conversion. Winstead finished with four catches for 64 yards and a score. London would orchestrate an eight-play, 57-yard drive before going to the locker room to claw back, however. Wilkins would score on a one-yard QB keeper as the half expired, but the two-point attempt would fail and the halftime score would be 19-15, in favor of the Renegades.

The Crusaders would take their first lead of the game to open the second half. A busted play at the end of a 65-yard drive would turn into a five-yard scramble for a touchdown to make it 21-19, in favor of London. TE Seth Green would help Dallas get the lead right back, converting on a fourth-and-one, then again on a five-yard touchdown catch. Green's two-point conversion catch would make it 27-21, giving Dallas the advantage after three quarters. Dallas' 11-play drive would end on a Garibay field goal from 26 yards out to create a nine point advantage. An interception by Dallas DB Steven Jones would be the second empty possession of the quarter for London. The Crusaders would get another possession with 1:40 in the game, but the first play would be an interception returned 49 yards for a touchdown by DB Joe Powell. On the one-point attempt, London DB Keylon Kennedy would return an interception to make it 36-22. A third interception of Wilkins in the quarter, this time by Dorn, would seal the win for the Renegades.

-- (0-0)Crusaders 22 - 36 Renegades(0-0)
(LON): QB Wilkins - 18/32 179 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs, 10 carries, 51 yards, 2 TDs, RB Saylors - 14 carries, 104 yards, WR Shepherd - 5 catches, 47 yards, WR Mitchell - 4 catches, 46 yards
(DAL): QB Perez - 24/36 259 yards, 3 TDs, RB Darrington - 8 carries, 41 yards, WR Winstead - 4 catches, 64 yards, 1 TD, TE Cannella - 5 catches, 70 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Guardians - Breakers(0-0)
(NY): QB -
(NO): QB McGough -

-- (0-0)Vipers - Dragons(0-0)
(LV): QB Hundley -
(SEA): QB DiNucci -

-- (0-0)Generals - Maulers(0-0)
(COL): QB -
(PIT): QB -

XFL Week 17: Thunder Hand Oklahoma City First Loss in 18-9 Affair

July 20, 2024

Berlin, GERMANY - Berlin did something no other UFL team managed to do this season, hold undefeated Oklahoma City under 10 points. The Thunder used a pressuring defense and QB Chase Garbers made his return as Berlin snapped the Oklahoma City Stampede's 15-game win streak, 18-9, in front of 21,839 fans. Garbers, who was placed on injury reserve after suffering a left-wrist injury against London in Week 3, completed 70 percent of his passes going 16-of-23 for 139 yards. Berlin's two-headed tandem at running back Anthony McFarland Jr. and Morgan Ellison sparked the offense. McFarland recorded his second consecutive game with 100+ all-purpose yards, and Ellison scored two touchdowns. The Stampede had an opportunity to tie the game under two minutes and down nine, but Thunder DB Teez Tabor picked off QB Adrian Martinez at the 1-yard line to seal the game.

The Thunder went into their bag of tricks in the first quarter for the game's first touchdown with a WR Jontre Kirklin 36-yard pass to WR Justin Smith. The one-point conversion was unsuccessful, but Berlin broke the seal and led 6-0. Thunder LB Zach Morton, making his season debut, was active early with a sack on Martinez. Morton collapsed on Martinez with Garrett Nelson. The Thunder defense did not allow any points in the first quarter. Oklahoma City got its first points of the game with a K Ramiz Ahmed 34-yard field goal early in the second quarter to cut the lead in half, 6-3. Garbers settled in after a couple drives with a 34-yard pass to Kirklin to get into the redzone. Ellison capped the drive with a one-yard touchdown rush to make it a 12-3 game. Garbers found his rhythm close to halftime, leading the Thunder down the field with 62 passing yards. K Ryan Santoso came in for the 53-yard attempt, but the kick was denied by the left post. Berlin kept their nine-point advantage heading into the break. Three points is the least amount of points Oklahoma City had scored in a first half in franchise history.

The Stampede started the third quarter hot with a 48-yard catch-and-run from Martinez to TE Jace Sternberger all the way to Berlin's six-yard line. Despite a nine-yard tackle for loss by DB AJ Hendy on the very next play, Oklahoma City found the end zone right after with a 15-yard touchdown to Sternberger. The two-point attempt was no good, and the score took 12-9 in favor of Berlin. Berlin LB Delontae Scott tallied the team's second sack of the game and his fourth of the season towards the end of the third quarter. Scott helped the defense force a three-and-out on Oklahoma City to maintain separation on the scoreboard heading into the final frame. McFarland opened the fourth quarter with a 17-yard run to get into Oklahoma City territory. Two plays later, McFarland burst for another big gain of 15 yards. The Thunder running back picked up where he left off last week making big plays on offense. Ellison picked up his second touchdown of the game with a nine-yard rushing score. The one-point attempt was no good, making it a 18-9 game.

-- (0-0)Stampede 9 - 18 Thunder(0-0)
(OKC): QB Martinez - 18/32 211 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 5 carries, 56 yards, RB Marable - 2 carries, 17 yards, WR Williams - 5 catches, 42 yards, TE Sternberger - 7 catches, 110 yards, 1 TD
(BER): QB Garbers - 16/23 139 yards, RB McFarland - 15 carries, 82 yards, RB Ellison - 12 carries, 30 yards, 2 TDs, WR Kirklin - 4 catches, 66 yards, WR Smith - 4 catches, 56 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Iron - Alphas(0-0)
(BIRM): QB -
(ATL): QB -

XFL Week 17: Defenders Cruise Past Showboats in Road Finale, 36-21

July 21, 2024

Salt Lake City, UT - The Washington Defenders defeated the Salt Lake City Showboats handedly, 36-21. Following a Salt Lake punt on the opening possession of the game, QB Jordan Ta'amu would lead the Washington offense on a seven-play, 77-yard scoring drive in just three minutes. On fourth down, Ta'amu connected with WR Chris Rowland for a score from 35 yards out, giving the Defenders an early 6-0 lead. A quick three-and-out by the Showboats gave Washington the ball back, with them driving as the first quarter came to an end. WR Keke Coutee found the end zone on a 6-yard rush to start the second quarter, capping off the Defenders' 14-play, 89-yard scoring drive. Ta'amu hit TE Kaden Smith on the ensuing two-point conversion, extending the Washington lead to 14-0. After another Salt Lake punt, Ta'amu would give the Showboats the ball right back with an interception thrown in the back of the end zone, picked off by DB DJ Daniel. Back-to-back punts by the two teams led to Salt Lake's first points of the game, as RB Darius Victor pounded in a 6-yard touchdown. A successful one-point conversion pass from QB Josh Love to WR Jonathan Adams made it 14-7. Washington responded accordingly with a two-minute drill executed to perfection, as the Defenders marched down the field, eventually finding TE Alex Ellis for a 15-yard score. Ta'amu ran it in for the two-point conversion, giving them a 22-7 lead heading into the break.

The Defenders stayed hot in the second half, as their offense went on a nine-play, 62-yard scoring drive to start the third quarter. Ta'amu ran in a QB keeper for a one-yard touchdown, followed by a two-point conversion pass to Smith, pushing the Washington advantage to 30-7. After yet another Salt Lake punt, Ta'amu would throw his second interception of the day, as DB Delrick Abrams picked it off in his own end zone. The Showboats would make good on the turnover at the start of the fourth quarter, as Love linked up with WR Vinny Papale for a 14-yard touchdown, shortening the gap to 30-13. DC countered once again, as QB Jalan McClendon ran in a four-yard touchdown, increasing the lead to 36-13. The Defenders came up with their first takeaway of the game on the next drive, as DB Dareon Conley picked off Love. DC couldn't capitalize on the interception, going three-and-out before Salt Lake would score on a 1-yard QB sneak by Love. A successful two-point conversion pass from Love to Adams made things interesting at 36-21. On the ensuing alternate kickoff attempt by the Showboats, DC secured their second interception of the day on Love, this time thanks to DB Montae Nicholson, icing the game.

-- (0-0)Defenders 36 - 21 Showboats(0-0)
(DC): QB Ta'amu - 20/24 237 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, RB Hagans - 11 carries, 46 yards, WR Coutee - 5 catches, 69 yards, WR Smith - 6 catches, 52 yards, WR Scott - 3 catches, 52 yards
(SLC): QB Love - 9/14 105 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs, RB Victor - 14 carries, 98 yards, 1 TD, WR Adams - 5 catches, 73 yards

-- (0-0)Conquerors - Fleet(0-0)
(MEX): QB -
(SD): QB -

-- (0-0)Bandits - Stars(0-0)
(TB): QB Rourke -
(PHI): QB Walker -

-- (0-0)Musketeers - Legends(0-0)
(PAR): QB -
(LA): QB -

XFL Week 17: Perkins Leads Panthers to 26-22 Comeback Win Over Roughnecks

July 21, 2024

Houston, TX - Panthers QB Bryce Perkins came into the game in the second half and was a man on a mission, recording 121 passing yards, 79 rushing yards and three total touchdowns (one passing, two rushing) in Detroit's 26-22 comeback victory over the Houston Roughnecks at Rice Stadium. The Panthers overcame 16 unanswered points from Houston and a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter. Perkins scored the game-winning touchdown with a five-yard rushing score with 3:36 remaining in the game. Two Panthers contributed their first touchdowns of the season in the comeback victory: RB Nate McCrary, stepping up in the absence of Wes Hills, and WR Trey Quinn. DL Breeland Speaks also recorded three sacks and four TFLs to continue his dominant campaign, moving into first in the league in both categories (17 sacks and 25 TFLs). Speaks now has two three-sack games this season. Detroit will ride into Oklahoma City next week against a Stampede team coming off their first loss of the season. The Panthers and Stampede will square off in the final slate of the regular season.

QB Danny Etling made the start for Detroit. Etling looked like his old self, completing 12-of-18 passes for 110 yards in the first half. Both teams traded punts on their first possessions. It was the first time in the last five weeks that the Panthers did not open the game with a touchdown. Etling settled in soon after, firing a 20-yard pass to WR Devin Ross. Three plays later, Etling connected with WR Siaosi Mariner for a 19-yard gain. Detroit came up empty-handed on the drive, as K Jake Bates pushed a 39-yard attempt wide right. The Panthers got the ball right back with a fumble recovery by DL Kenny Willekes. DL Jesus Gibbs forced the fumble on RB Mark Thompson and Willekes returned it to Houston's 16-yard line. Detroit found the endzone this time around for the game's first points with a McCrary three-yard rushing score. The one-point attempt was unsuccessful, and the Panthers led 6-0 after the first quarter. Houston responded with points of their own, a K JJ Molson 39-yard field goal to cut Detroit's lead in half. The Roughnecks got a takeaway of their own with a LB D'Juan Hines interception off Etling with 4:21 remaining before halftime. However, DL Breeland Speaks thwarted Houston's opportunity to capitalize with a sack to force a punt. Detroit was unable to hold Houston out of the endzone, as the Roughnecks only needed two offensive plays to hit paydirt to open the third quarter. QB Nolan Henderson connected with WR Justin Hall for a catch-and-run 63-yard touchdown. The two-point attempt was no good, but Houston got their first lead up 9-6. Perkins took over for Etling in the second half but would throw an interception four plays into his first drive. The Roughnecks took advantage of the takeaway with another Hall touchdown, this time a reception of seven-yards. Hall also converted the one-point attempt to give Houston a double digit lead. Perkins kept the drive alive on their ensuing possession with a 33-yard run on third-and-long. Three plays later, Perkins threw a four-yard touchdown to WR Trey Quinn which made it a 16-12 game. Houston kept driving and made plays when they needed to. Henderson completed a 33-yard pass to WR Emmanuel Butler on third-and-long. The Roughnecks found the endzone once again with a two-yard rushing score by Thompson to reclaim their 10-point lead. Perkins scored his first rushing touchdown of the season early in the fourth quarter to cut into Houston's lead. Detroit's one-point attempt was successful with a pass to TE Cole Hikutini, putting them within a field goal. With the Panthers defense needing to make a stop, DL Ron'Dell Carter and Mika Tafua stepped up, collapsing on Henderson for a sack. Houston was later forced to punt, giving Detroit a chance to take the lead. Facing 3rd-and-14, Perkins went to his legs again, scrambling for 25 yards to keep the drive alive with less than five minutes remaining in the game. Perkins gave Detroit the lead with his second rushing touchdown of the game, Detroit's first lead since the first quarter. Perkins found Hikutini again for the one-point conversion to lead by four. The Roughnecks had one last chance to win the game, but the Panthers were able to get the stop and complete the comeback.

-- (0-0)Panthers 26 - 22 Roughnecks(0-0)
(DET): QB Perkins - 12/15 121 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 6 carries, 76 yards, 2 TDs, RB McCrary - 6 carries, 21 yards, 1 TD, WR Mariner - 8 catches, 95 yards, WR Ross 4 catches, 54 yards
(HOU): QB Henderson - 7/18 150 yards, 2 TDs, 9 carries, 66 yards, RB Thompson - 11 carries, 38 yards, 1 TD, WR Hall - 6 catches, 109 yards, 2 TDs, WR Butler - 2 catches, 48 yards

-- (0-0)Battlehawks - Centurions(0-0)
(CHA): QB Heinicke -
(COL): QB -

XFL Week 17:

July 22, 2024

Montreal, ONTARIO, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Blackjacks - Alliance(0-0)
(OTT): QB -
(MON): QB -

-- (0-0)Otters - Sea Devils(0-0)
(VAN): QB -
(HAM): QB -