# Brahmas (4-2) vs Roughnecks (1-5) Week 7 Preview: Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2024-05-10T20:55:10Z
- Updated: 2026-02-21T17:30:47Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), San Antonio Brahmas (san-antonio-brahmas), Houston Gamblers (houston-gamblers), Injuries (injuries)
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The San Antonio Brahmas travel to Houston to take on the Roughnecks in a battle of Texas UFL teams. This Week 7 matchup has playoff implications for the Brahmas as they look to stay in the hunt for the postseason.

### Quick Hits:

Teams: Houston Roughnecks vs. San Antonio Brahmas  
Location: Rice Stadium, Houston, TX  
Date & Time: Sunday, May 12, 3:00PM ET  
Broadcast: ESPN  
Stream: ESPN+  
Odds: Brahmas -3, O/U 40, Moneyline Brahmas -166/Roughnecks +140

### Why It Matters:

The Brahmas need a win to keep pace in the competitive UFL South division. Houston aims to play spoiler against their in-state rival. Wade Phillips returns to Houston for the first time. He was the Houston Roughnecks head coach in 2023.

### Season Snapshot:

Roughnecks Record: 1-5, 4th in USFL Conference  
Brahmas Record: 4-2, 2nd in XFL Conference

**Last Three Games:**

Roughnecks - Loss vs St. Louis, Loss vs Birmingham, Loss vs Arlington  
Brahmas - Win vs Memphis, Loss vs Birmingham, Win vs D.C.

### Players to Watch:

Roughnecks: Reid Sinnett, QB - Is 5th in passing yards (947), key to offensive success.  
Brahmas: [John Lovett](https://uflnewshub.com/player/john-lovett-28525), RB- Leads the UFL in rushing yards (348)

### The Playbook:

Roughnecks Offensive Strategy: Spread attack relying on Sinnett's arm. Defensive focus on limiting big plays.  
Brahmas Offensive Strategy: Run-first approach to control clock. Bring pressure on defense.

### Venue Vibes:

Familiar setting for both Texas teams at Houston's Rice Stadium. Partly cloudy, mid-70s expected.

### Health & Roster Updates:

Roughnecks: OUT - Braylon Jones (C), Anthony Ratliff-Williams (WR), Toby Johnson (DT)  
Brahmas: OUT - [Sam Tecklenburg](https://uflnewshub.com/player/sam-tecklenburg-32225) (OL), [Anthony McFarland Jr](https://uflnewshub.com/player/anthony-mcfarland-jr-32218) (RB), Darius Phillips (CB)

### Depth Charts Insight:

Not released Yet

### Looking Back:

First-time Matchup: It is San Antonio’s first meeting against the now Roughnecks formerly the USFL’s  
Houston Gamblers, Phillips former, team in name only, from 2023.

### Expert's Corner:

Prediction: Brahmas win 24-17. Houston keeps it close but SA makes key 4th quarter stops.

### What to Watch:

Trench warfare - Roughnecks OL vs Brahmas front seven  
Turnover battle - Protecting the ball is paramount  
Red zone efficiency - FGs won't cut it

### Wrap-Up:

Must-see Texas clash between well-coached teams. Huge stakes for San Antonio's playoff hopes. Your Thoughts: Who ya got Roughnecks fans? Does Houston defend their home turf or do the Brahmas lasso a road win?

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