Defending champs DC Defenders host struggling Louisville Kings in a potential blowout at Audi Field.
This Week's UFL Schedule
Louisville Kings at DC Defenders
When | Saturday, May 9 at 1:30 PM ET |
Where | Audi Field, Washington D.C. |
TV | FOX |
Line | DC Defenders -10 | O/U 48 |
The Kings are reeling after getting torched 16-3 by St. Louis in the Derby Classic, dropping to 2-4 and looking lost on offense. Meanwhile, DC just picked apart Dallas 24-6 to improve to 5-1 and cement their status as the league's hottest team. This mismatch has all the makings of a beatdown as the defending champions look to stay atop the UFL standings.
Players to Watch:
Jordan Ta'amu (Defenders, QB) — Just made spring football history by eclipsing 10,000 career passing yards and torched Dallas for 227 yards last week
Deon Jackson (Defenders, RB) — Fifth in the UFL with 284 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, giving DC a balanced attack
Jason Bean (Kings, QB) — Struggling with just 819 yards and 4 TDs through six games, needs a breakout performance to keep Louisville competitive
Pick: DC Defenders 31-10. Ta'amu and this Defenders offense are clicking at the perfect time while Louisville's offense can't get anything going.
Dallas Renegades at Birmingham Stallions
When | Saturday, May 9 at 8:00 PM ET |
Where | Protective Stadium, Birmingham |
TV | ESPN |
Line | Dallas Renegades -2 | O/U 46 |
Both teams sit at 3-3 and 2-4 respectively, desperately needing wins to keep playoff hopes alive. Dallas is riding a three-game skid but Austin Reed keeps saying they control their destiny with a 4-0 finish. Birmingham just upset Orlando 20-17 to jump back into the playoff picture after looking dead in the water. This is a must-win for both squads with the season hanging in the balance.
Players to Watch:
Austin Reed (Renegades, QB) — Leading the UFL with 1,360 passing yards and 13 TDs despite the recent struggles
Tyler Vaughns (Renegades, WR) — Reed's top target with 34 catches for 438 yards and 5 scores
Jaydon Mickens (Stallions, WR) — Birmingham's most reliable weapon with 32 catches for 404 yards
Pick: Dallas Renegades 23-17. Reed has too much talent to keep struggling, and Birmingham's upset win might be fool's gold.
UFL Standings
Team | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DC Defenders | 5 | 1 | 196 | 105 |
STL Battlehawks | 5 | 2 | 159 | 139 |
ORL Storm | 4 | 2 | 121 | 97 |
DAL Renegades | 3 | 3 | 140 | 154 |
LOU Kings | 2 | 4 | 123 | 126 |
BIRM Stallions | 2 | 4 | 113 | 147 |
HOU Gamblers | 2 | 4 | 102 | 162 |
CLB Aviators | 2 | 5 | 150 | 174 |
Quick Hits
DC received their 2025 UFL Championship rings Monday night at Troy's in Arlington, celebrating last year's incredible title run
Louisville traded for DE Lonnie Phelps from Houston this week, hoping to boost their pass rush against Ta'amu
Birmingham's playoff path is clear but fragile - they need to keep winning while other teams stumble
Standings | Full Schedule | League Leaders
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