Entering Week 2 of the 2026 UFL season, the Battlehawks will be challenged once more as they gear up for their first road game of the season. After impressive win at "Audi West" against the 2025 UFL champion Defenders, St. Louis now turns their attention to a Tuesday night matchup against the Dallas Renegades.
The new look Renegades are fresh off a 36-17 victory against the Houston Gamblers led by Austin Reed who set the regular season passing yards record with 376. Reed who has replaced Luis Perez as the starter, now looks to continue his success against a Battlehawks defense that forced two interceptions and seven sacks against Jordan Ta'amu's Defenders.
St. Louis Battlehawks vs. Dallas Renegades Week 2 Game Preview
Gameday Info
Date: Sunday, April 7, 2026
Kickoff Time: 6:00 pm EST
Location: Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas
Network: FS1
Game Betting Odds (via DraftKings)
Spread: Renegades -3.5
O/U Total: 42.5
Moneyline: Renegades -185, Battlehawks +154
What to Watch for: St. Louis Battlehawks
The Battlehawks will rely heavily on their front seven once again in the hopes to slow down a dynamic Renegades offense. Last week the Battlehawks defense wrecked havoc, as they totaled 7 sacks, and two interceptions enroute to their first victory of the season.
Fans will want to keep an eye on the Battlehawks EDGE rushers in Pita Taumoepenu, and Travis Feeney both of which continue to wreck havoc on opposing quarterbacks. Sean Fresch a nickelback/slot corner from St. Louis also providing plenty of pressure fitting in the box, and totaling 1.5 sacks of his own.
On offense the Battlehawks have a solid 1-2 punch in Kevon Latulas, and Jarveon Howard who muscled their way in the rushing attack. While it took a while to get going St. Louis was able to generate a respectable rushing attack in the second half. It is also worth noting Sincere Haynesworth also took the majority of his reps in the second half as well.
St. Louis will also have Hakeem Butler back in week two which should help bolster their passing attack. Last week quarterback Brandon Silvers managed to total 199 passing yards, despite fighting drops (seven of them), from his receivers.
What to Watch for: Dallas Renegades
Coming into the season I didn't believe that the Renegades were good enough up front offensively which to me will be their biggest factor in week two. Houston managed two sacks against the Renegades offense, which totaled about 450 yards in week one.
Austin Reed will be heavily monitored in week two, to see if he is "for real" after his 376-yard performance. With a plethora of weapons, at his disposal it could come down to if the Battlehawks have enough talent on the backend to match the Renegades receiving corps. It's also worth noting that Renegades running back Ellis Merriweather can find his way into the passing attack again, as he provides a similar skillset to Battlehawk Kevon Latulas.
Part of the reason that the Renegades were so effective in week one (other than facing a Kevin Sumlin led team), was the fact they won the turnover battle. Dallas didn't turn over the football, while forcing two interceptions of their own. That and coupled with three sacks, proves that the Renegades are not a one dimensional team whatsoever. Look for ballhawks, Ajene Harris, and Steven Jones Jr. to take advantage of any tipped passes or deep out-routes that hang in the air for an extra second.
Battlehawks-Renegades Prediction
Will the Battlehawks offense be able to keep up. If Austin Reed is who we think he is, look for this matchup to be the highest scoring effort of week two. Unfortunately, for St. Louis I don't believe outside of Hakeem Butler they have enough playmakers on the perimeter to make it happen. If Reed, and the Renegades garner a lead, the Battlehawks may abandon the run becoming too one dimensional with their young offensive line.
Dallas Renegades 30, St. Louis Battlehawks 27
Bonus Statline:
STL
Silvers 25/40 250 2 TDs 1 INT
Howard 10 rushes 32 yds 3 rec. 51 yds
Latulas 7 rushes 19 yds 4 rec. 68 yds
Butler 4 rec. 128 yds 2 TD
DAL
Reed 28/42 298 4 TD 0 INT
Merriweather 14 rushes 64 yds 4 rec. 39 yds 1 TD
Vaughns 7 rec. 141 yds 1 TD
Ward 5 rec. 68 yds 2 TD