The D.C. Defenders torched Dallas 24-6 at Audi Field, moving to 5-1 and staying hot.
The D.C. Defenders picked apart the Dallas Renegades 24-6 in Week 6, improving to 5-1 while Dallas dropped to 3-3. The Defenders built a 24-0 lead through three quarters before Dallas finally got on the board with a late touchdown. D.C. stays atop the standings with this convincing home win.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dallas Renegades | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
D.C. Defenders | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
D.C. Defenders
Jordan Ta'amu (QB) — 20/28, 227 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
Briley Moore (TE) — 3 rec, 59 yds
Cornell Powell (WR) — 3 rec, 44 yds, 1 TD
Braylon Sanders (WR) — 3 rec, 43 yds
Ty Scott (WR) — 4 rec, 38 yds
Dallas Renegades
Austin Reed (QB) — 22/41, 258 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Deontay Burnett (WR) — 4 rec, 82 yds
Tyler Vaughns (WR) — 5 rec, 39 yds, 1 TD
Ellis Merriweather (RB) — 9 att, 17 yds; 4 rec, 34 yds
Willie Taylor III (OLB) — 1 tackle, 2 sacks
Team Stats
Stat | Dallas Renegades | D.C. Defenders |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 308 | 308 |
Passing | 22/41, 258 yds, 1 TD | 20/28, 227 yds, 3 TD |
Rushing | 16 att, 50 yds, 0 TD | 29 att, 81 yds, 0 TD |
Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
Quick Hits
Both teams had identical 308 total yards, but D.C. was way more efficient in the red zone with three passing touchdowns.
Dallas couldn't run the ball at all, managing just 50 yards on 16 carries while D.C. controlled the clock with 81 rushing yards.
Jordan Ta'amu threw three touchdown passes in the first half to put this game away early.
What's Next
D.C. Defenders (5-1) — vs Louisville Kings, May 9
Dallas Renegades (3-3) — at Birmingham Stallions, May 10
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