# UFL Result: Defenders Defeat Roughnecks 23-18 in Close Contest

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2024-04-08T14:46:45Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T17:07:09Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), DC Defenders (dc-defenders), Houston Gamblers (houston-gamblers), Scores (scores)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-result-defenders-defeat-roughnecks-23-18-in-close-contest

Key Points:

- Defenders improve to 2-0, while Roughnecks fall to 0-2
- Defenders QB [Jordan Ta'amu](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jordan-taamu-2033) throws for 212 yards and 2 TDs
- Roughnecks QB Reid Sinnett passes for 221 yards and 1 TD

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In a tightly contested UFL game, the Defenders emerged victorious over the Roughnecks with a final score of 23-18. The Defenders are now tied for second in the [UFL standings](https://uflnewshub.com/standings) with a 1-1 record in the XFL conference, while the Roughnecks drop to 0-2 and are last in the USFL conference.

### Defenders Recap

The Defenders offense was led by quarterback Jordan Ta'amu, who completed 16 of 32 passes for 212 yards and 2 touchdowns, despite throwing one interception. The running game was split between Darius Haggans and Cam'Ron Harris, with Haggans scoring the lone rushing touchdown.

Top Defenders offensive players:

- QB Jordan Ta'amu: 16/32, 212 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
- RB Darius Haggans: 11 rushes, 29 yards, 1 TD
- WR Kelvin Harmon: 3 receptions, 29 yards
- WR [Chris Rowland](https://uflnewshub.com/player/chris-rowland-2094): 2 receptions, 55 yards
- TE [Briley Moore](https://uflnewshub.com/player/briley-moore-28542): 3 receptions, 29 yards, 1 TD

### Roughnecks Recap

The Roughnecks offense was paced by quarterback Reid Sinnett, who went 19 for 30 with 221 yards and 1 touchdown. Running back T.J. Pledger IV led the team in rushing with 11 attempts for 47 yards. Wide receiver Kirk Merrit was the top target, hauling in 5 catches for 79 yards.

Top Roughnecks offensive players:

- QB Reid Sinnett: 19/30, 221 yards, 1 TD
- RB T.J. Pledger IV: 11 rushes, 47 yards
- WR Kirk Merrit: 5 receptions, 79 yards
- WR Keke Chism: 3 receptions, 57 yards, 1 TD
- WR Justin Hall: 6 receptions, 44 yards

In a game that came down to the wire, the Defenders managed to hold off the Roughnecks to secure the victory. The [UFL scores](https://uflnewshub.com/scores) from this week's action have set the stage for an exciting season ahead as teams jockey for position in the [UFL standings](https://uflnewshub.com/standings).

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