The UFL weekend action continues with a high-stakes Week 2 matchup as teams look to establish early momentum in the 2025 season. Today's UFL schedule features the Memphis Showboats heading to the nation's capital to face the DC Defenders in what promises to be an electric Saturday night showdown. We also get to see new Showboats head coach Ken Whisenhunt on a UFL sideline this season.
Game Overview:
UFL games on April 5, 2025:
Memphis Showboats vs DC Defenders
Location: Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET
TV: ABC
Stream: ESPN+, Fubo
Game Previews:
Memphis Showboats vs DC Defenders:
Key Players:
- Jonathan Adams (Showboats): WR - Led all UFL receivers in Week 1 with 6 catches for 93 yards and a touchdown
- Matt McCrane (Defenders): K - UFL Special Teams Player of the Week after hitting 4 field goals, including a 50+ yarder
- Jordan Ta'amu (Defenders): QB - Threw for 211 yards and a touchdown in upset win over Birmingham
- Steele Chambers (Showboats): LB - Recorded 10 tackles (5 solo) in Week 1, tied for second-most in the league
- Chris Rowland (Defenders): WR - Scored the game's only touchdown reception for DC last week while adding 40 receiving yards
UFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Defenders -7
Over/Under: 37
Moneyline: Defenders -310, Showboats +240
UFL Standings:
USFL Conference
Michigan Panthers: 1-1
Birmingham Stallions: 1-1
Houston Roughnecks: 0-1
Memphis Showboats: 0-1
XFL Conference
DC Defenders: 1-0
Arlington Renegades: 1-0
St. Louis Battlehawks: 1-0
San Antonio Brahmas: 0-1
UFL News:
Interim head coach Shannon Harris made an impressive debut with the Defenders, leading the team to an 18-11 upset victory over the defending champion Birmingham Stallions in Week 1. The Defenders' defense was dominant, recording eight sacks in the victory, showcasing why they're considered one of the league's top defensive units. Meanwhile, Memphis looks to rebound from a heartbreaking loss to Michigan where they were in position for a potential game-tying drive before a late interception was returned for a touchdown. The Showboats also hit this field for the first time with head coach Ken Whisenhunt calling the offensive plays.