# Brahmas (3-1) vs Renegades (0-4) Week 5 Preview: Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2024-04-26T13:05:00Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T17:08:48Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), San Antonio Brahmas (san-antonio-brahmas), Dallas Renegades (dallas-renegades), Injuries (injuries)
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### Quick Hit:

**Teams:** San Antonio Brahmas vs. Arlington Renegades  
**Location:** Choctaw Stadium - Arlington, TX  
**Date & Time:** Saturday, April 27, 2024 6:00pm CT  
**Broadcast:** FOX  
**Stream:** FOX Sports on SiriusXM  
**Odds:** Brahmas -1.5, O/U 42.5, Brahmas -125 ML, Renegades +105 ML

### Why It Matters:

The Brahmas look to continue their strong start and stay in the playoff hunt, while the Renegades desperately need a win to avoid falling into a 0-5 hole to start the season. This Texas rivalry matchup features a clash of coaching legends in Wade Phillips and Bob Stoops.

### Season Snapshot:

San Antonio Brahmas Record: 3-1, 2nd in XFL Division  
Arlington Renegades Record: 0-4, 4th in XFL Division

## Recent Form:

**Brahmas**- W vs Michigan, W vs St. Louis, W at Memphis  
**Renegades** - L at Houston, L vs DC, L at St. Louis

### Players to Watch:

**Brahmas** QB Quinten Dormady: Orchestrating San Antonio's efficient offense with smart decision-making and accuracy.  
**Renegades** RB [De'Veon Smith](https://uflnewshub.com/player/deveon-smith-32028): Leading rusher will need a big game to take pressure off struggling Arlington offense.

### Strategic Playbook:

**Brahmas:** Balanced offensive attack to keep Arlington defense guessing. Opportunistic defense focused on forcing turnovers.  
**Renegades:** Need to establish run game early to control clock and limit Brahmas possessions. Aggressive man coverage to challenge San Antonio wideouts.

### Venue Vibes:

Choctaw Stadium provides a unique home-field vibe for the Renegades with the converted baseball venue. Loyal Renegades fans will need to bring the noise to disrupt the Brahmas offense.

### Health & Roster Updates:

**Brahmas Injuries:** RB [Anthony McFarland Jr.](https://uflnewshub.com/player/anthony-mcfarland-jr-32218) (out), OLB Wyatt Ray (out), DT [Caeveon Patton](https://uflnewshub.com/player/caeveon-patton-28721) (out) **Renegades Injuries:** DT Jalen Redmond (out), DS Jamal Carter (out), DL DaVonte Lambert (out)

### Depth Charts Insight:

**Brahmas** counting on OLB Delontae Scott and CB Darius Phillips to lead defense. RB John Lovett becomes lead back with McFarland out.  
**Renegades** leaning on ILB Donald Payne and OLB Vic Beasley to anchor front seven. WRs Deontay Burnett and Tyler Vaughns must step up.

### Looking Back:

The Brahmas and Renegades split two meetings in 2023, with each team winning on the road. Arlington later eliminated San Antonio in the playoffs en route to an XFL title.

### Expert's Corner:

Most analysts favor the Brahmas on the road, believing Wade Phillips' squad is more talented and playing with more confidence. San Antonio's balanced attack gives them the edge.

### What to Watch:

Dormady vs Perez QB duel - which passer protects the ball best? Brahmas DL vs Renegades OL in the trenches Special teams hidden yardage battle

### Game Changers:

Turnovers - team that wins turnover margin likely prevails Red zone efficiency - FGs won't cut it, TDs needed 4th quarter clock management and situational football

### Wrap-Up:

Two proud franchises collide in a crucial early-season battle deep in the heart of Texas. The Brahmas and Renegades both have championship aspirations and this game will reveal a lot about where they stand. Expect a hard-hitting, intense battle between evenly matched squads. Don't miss it!

Renegades fans - how confident are you that your squad can earn their first win against the Brahmas? Brahmas faithful - will your team get revenge for last year's playoff loss in Arlington? Let us know your predictions in the comments!

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