Key Points:
- Defenders improve to 2-0, while Roughnecks fall to 0-2
- Defenders QB Jordan Ta’amu throws for 212 yards and 2 TDs
- Roughnecks QB Reid Sinnett passes for 221 yards and 1 TD
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 with a 1-1 record in the XFL conference, while the Roughnecks drop to 0-2 and are last in the USFL conference.
DC
| # | Player | Position | Pass. CMP | Pass. ATT | Pass. YDS | Pass. TD | Pass. INT | Rush. ATT | Rush. YDS | Rush. TD | Rec. Targets | Rec Yds | Rec | Rec. TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Francois | Quarterback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jalan McClendon | Quarterback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jordan Ta’amu | Quarterback | 16 | 32 | 212 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cam’Ron Harris | Running back | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| Darius Haggans | Running back | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | |
| Pooka Williams | Running back | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alex Ellis | Tight End | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 0 | |
| Briley Moore | Tight End | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 1 | |
| Shaun Beyer | Tight End | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Trae Barry | Tight End | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Brandon Smith | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Chris Rowland | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 55 | 2 | 0 | |
| CJ Johnson | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jazz Ferguson | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Keke Coutee | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 40 | 3 | 0 | |
| Kelvin Harmon | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 55 | 2 | 0 | |
| Preston Williams | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ty Scott | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 1 | |
| Matt McCrane | Kicker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 16 | 32 | 212 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 82 | 1 | 31 | 238 | 15 | 2 |
HOU
| # | Player | Position | Pass. CMP | Pass. ATT | Pass. YDS | Pass. TD | Pass. INT | Rush. ATT | Rush. YDS | Rush. TD | Rec. Targets | Rec Yds | Rec | Rec. TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Guarantano | Quarterback | 3 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nolan Henderson | Quarterback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Reid Sinnett | Quarterback | 19 | 30 | 221 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Emmanuel Butler | Running back | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 2 | 0 | |
| Mark Thompson | Running back | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| T.J. Pledger IV | Running back | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 47 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | |
| Tiyon Evans Jr. | Running back | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | |
| Braedon Bowman | Tight End | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Clint Sigg Jr. | Tight End | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rodell Rahmaan III | Tight End | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Woody Brandom | Tight End | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Anthony Ratliff-Williams | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | |
| Cyril Grayson | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Isaiah Zuber | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Isiah Hennie | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Justin Hall | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 6 | 0 | |
| Keke Chism | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 57 | 3 | 1 | |
| Kirk Merrit | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 79 | 5 | 0 | |
| Steven Dunbar Jr. | Wide receiver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| JJ Molson | Kicker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 22 | 38 | 244 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 50 | 0 | 37 | 244 | 22 | 1 |
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: 2 receptions, 55 yards
- TE Briley Moore: 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 from this week’s action have set the stage for an exciting season ahead as teams jockey for position in the UFL standings.
