Undefeated Orlando visits struggling Birmingham while St. Louis battles defending champs DC in Saturday's UFL doubleheader.
This Week's UFL Schedule
St. Louis Battlehawks at D.C. Defenders
When | Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET |
Where | Audi Field, Washington D.C. |
TV | ABC |
Line | D.C. Defenders -4 | O/U 44 |
The Battlehawks visit their rivals after gutting out an ugly shootout win against Birmingham last week. D.C. has found their groove with back-to-back wins, torching opponents with 230 and 164 rushing yards in weeks two and three. St. Louis beat the Defenders in week one behind seven sacks, but D.C.'s defense has been setting the tone across the UFL since then.
Players to Watch:
Deon Jackson (Defenders, RB) — Leading the league with 224 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns through three games
Hakeem Butler (Battlehawks, WR) — Has 8 catches for 202 yards despite St. Louis's offensive struggles
Thayer Thomas (Battlehawks, WR) — Just re-signed after Rahjai Harris's injury, adds depth and special teams value
Pick: Defenders 24-17. D.C.'s rushing attack and home field advantage prove too much for a Battlehawks team dealing with injuries.
Orlando Storm at Birmingham Stallions
When | Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET |
Where | Protective Stadium, Birmingham, Alabama |
TV | FOX |
Line | Birmingham Stallions -2 | O/U 46 |
Perfect Orlando visits struggling Birmingham in a clash of opposite trajectories. The Storm are 3-0 but coach Anthony Becht insists they haven't played their best game yet. Birmingham desperately needs a home win after starting 1-2, though they've upgraded at kicker with Anders Carlson's signing. The Stallions also lost QB Taylor Elgersma to the CFL this week.
Players to Watch:
Jack Plummer (Storm, QB) — Completing 71% of passes with 6 TDs and just 1 INT for the undefeated Storm
Matt Corral (Stallions, QB) — Has thrown for 685 yards but needs to cut down on turnovers (4 INTs)
Elijhah Badger (Storm, WR) — Leads Orlando with 10 catches for 208 yards despite limited targets
Pick: Storm 27-21. Orlando's efficient passing attack and perfect record continue against a Birmingham team still finding its identity.
UFL Standings
Team | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Orlando Storm | 3 | 0 | 71 | 52 |
Dallas Renegades | 3 | 1 | 109 | 83 |
DC Defenders | 2 | 1 | 99 | 49 |
St. Louis Battlehawks | 2 | 1 | 65 | 71 |
Birmingham Stallions | 1 | 2 | 65 | 69 |
Louisville Kings | 1 | 3 | 73 | 85 |
1 | 3 | 93 | 109 | |
Houston Gamblers | 1 | 3 | 68 | 125 |
Quick Hits
D.C.'s defense leads the UFL in sacks, tackles, and forced fumbles under coordinator Blake Williams
Jack Plummer admitted he had no clue about the overtime rules that gave Orlando their week 3 win over Louisville
Birmingham signed former NFL kicker Anders Carlson after losing QB Taylor Elgersma to the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Standings | Full Schedule | League Leaders
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