Key Points:
- Defenders QB Jordan Ta'amu threw for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns
- Renegades QB Luis Perez passed for 290 yards and 2 touchdowns
- Defenders kicker Matt McCrane made the game-winning 49-yard field goal
The DC Defenders managed to secure a close 29-28 victory over the Arlington Renegades in an exciting UFL game that came down to a last second field goal. The Defenders were trailing by 10 with 2:00 minutes remaining in the game.
The Defenders improved their record to 2-1, while the Renegades fell to 0-3.
Defenders Breakdown
The Defenders offense was led by quarterback Jordan Ta'amu, who had a solid performance:
- 11/24 passing for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns
- 9 rushes for 53 yards
Other notable offensive contributors for the Defenders included:
- RB Cam'Ron Harris: 9 rushes for 27 yards and 1 touchdown
- WR Kelvin Harmon: 2 receptions for 51 yards
- WR Ty Scott: 3 receptions for 48 yards
Kicker Matt McCrane was clutch for the Defenders, making field goals from 40-49 yards (1/1) and 50+ yards (2/2), including the game winner as time expired.
Renegades Breakdown
Quarterback Luis Perez had an impressive outing for the Renegades despite the loss:
- 24/40 passing for 290 yards and 2 touchdowns
The Renegades' top offensive players were:
- RB De'Veon Smith: 14 rushes for 63 yards
- RB Leddie Brown: 10 rushes for 40 yards, 4 receptions for 36 yards
- WR Tyler Vaughns: 9 receptions for 109 yards and 1 touchdown
- TE Sal Cannella: 4 receptions for 48 yards
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