First-time head coach Ricky Proehl brings his surging Battlehawks to Louisville for a pivotal Friday night clash.
This Week's UFL Schedule
St. Louis Battlehawks at Louisville Kings
| When | Friday, May 1 at 12:00 AM ET |
| Where | Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville |
| TV | FS1 |
| Line | St. Louis Battlehawks -4 | O/U 46 |
The Battlehawks (3-2) roll into Kentucky Derby weekend riding momentum from their upset win over undefeated Orlando. Louisville (2-3) counters with their own statement victory, a 47-25 demolition of Dallas that featured a record-breaking ground attack. Both teams need this win to stay in playoff contention.
Players to Watch:
- Jarveon Howard (Battlehawks, RB) — Second in UFL rushing with 241 yards, the workhorse back powers St. Louis' ground game.
- Hakeem Butler (Battlehawks, WR) — Elite target averaging 27.5 yards per catch with 358 receiving yards and 2 TDs.
- Lucky Jackson (Kings, WR) — Louisville's top receiver with 18 catches for 240 yards and 2 scores in the passing attack.
Pick: St. Louis 24-21. Proehl's team has found its identity with a balanced attack, and they're catching Louisville off a massive emotional high.
UFL Standings
| Team | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC Defenders | 4 | 1 | 172 | 99 |
| Orlando Storm | 4 | 1 | 104 | 77 |
| Dallas Renegades | 3 | 2 | 134 | 130 |
| St. Louis Battlehawks | 3 | 2 | 112 | 116 |
| Louisville Kings | 2 | 3 | 120 | 110 |
| Houston Gamblers | 2 | 3 | 85 | 138 |
| Columbus Aviators | 1 | 4 | 106 | 126 |
| Birmingham Stallions | 1 | 4 | 93 | 130 |
Quick Hits
- Battlehawks signed kicker Ramiz Ahmed after Tucker McCann's season-ending injury — special teams could be a factor Friday night.
- Louisville's ground game exploded for 147 yards and four TDs against Dallas — keep an eye on their rushing attack in DFS lineups.
- First-year coach Ricky Proehl admitted he nearly cost St. Louis their Orlando upset by ignoring his coordinator's punt advice — growing pains for the rookie skipper.
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Who wins this week? Drop your picks in the comments.