Defending champs DC Defenders host Dallas Renegades in a crucial matchup that could shake up the playoff race.
This Week's UFL Schedule
Dallas Renegades at DC Defenders
When | Saturday, May 2 at 4:00 PM ET |
Where | Audi Field, Washington DC |
TV | ABC |
Line | DC Defenders -4 | O/U 48 |
The Defenders roll into Week 6 with a 4-1 record and the league's stingiest defense, allowing just 19.8 points per game. Dallas (3-2) is coming off a brutal 47-25 loss to Louisville that exposed some serious defensive holes. This is a statement game for both teams - DC wants to prove they're the class of the UFL while Dallas needs to bounce back and stay in the playoff hunt.
The Renegades have been carried by their passing attack, but they'll face a Defenders defense that just added linebacker Kyron Johnson to strengthen their already impressive unit. Rick Neuheisel's squad has shown they can put up points, but consistency has been their biggest issue through five weeks.
Players to Watch:
Austin Reed (Renegades, QB) — League leader in passing yards (1,102) needs to bounce back from a rough outing against Louisville
Tyler Vaughns (Renegades, WR) — Reed's top target with 29 catches for 399 yards and 4 TDs leads a potent receiving corps
Deon Jackson (Defenders, RB) — Second in UFL rushing with 267 yards and 5 TDs, the engine that drives DC's balanced offense
Pick: Defenders 27-21. DC's defense at home is too much for a Dallas team still reeling from last week's defensive meltdown.
UFL Standings
Team | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DC Defenders | 4 | 1 | 172 | 99 |
Orlando Storm | 4 | 1 | 104 | 77 |
St. Louis Battlehawks | 4 | 2 | 128 | 119 |
Dallas Renegades | 3 | 2 | 134 | 130 |
Louisville Kings | 2 | 4 | 123 | 126 |
2 | 4 | 130 | 143 | |
Houston Gamblers | 2 | 4 | 102 | 162 |
1 | 4 | 93 | 130 |
Quick Hits
Greg Ward showed he can still sling it with a 6-7, 74-yard performance filling in for Reed, giving Dallas a solid backup option
Jordan Ta'amu has been efficient for DC with 8 TDs to just 4 INTs, making smart decisions in Shannon Harris's system
The Defenders just signed linebacker Kyron Johnson to bolster their defense heading into the season's second half
Standings | Full Schedule | League Leaders
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