Jordan Ta'amu threw four touchdowns as the defending champion D.C. Defenders crushed Birmingham 45-28 at Protective Stadium.
The D.C. Defenders (4-1) picked apart the Birmingham Stallions (1-4) with a balanced offensive attack that piled up 404 total yards. Birmingham's offense couldn't get anything going, managing just 37 total yards in a dismal home performance that drops them to last place in the UFL standings.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D.C. Defenders | 7 | 14 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 45 |
Birmingham Stallions | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 28 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
D.C. Defenders
Jordan Ta'amu (QB) — 15/22, 275 yds, 4 TD passing; 7 att, 33 yds rushing
Ty Scott (WR) — 3 rec, 84 yds, 2 TD
Erik Ezukanma (WR) — 2 rec, 77 yds
Cornell Powell (WR) — 3 rec, 65 yds
Xazavian Valladay (RB) — 8 att, 50 yds, 2 TD rushing
Birmingham Stallions
Jaydon Mickens (WR) — 9 rec, 107 yds
Deon Cain (WR) — 5 rec, 57 yds, 1 TD
Daewood Davis (WR) — 3 rec, 57 yds
Snoop Conner (RB) — 9 att, 30 yds, 1 TD rushing; 4 rec, 31 yds
Tyrion Davis-Price (RB) — 3 rec, 30 yds
Team Stats
Stat | D.C. Defenders | Birmingham Stallions |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 404 | 37 |
Passing | 15/22, 275 yds, 4 TD | 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD |
Rushing | 32 att, 129 yds, 2 TD | 10 att, 37 yds, 1 TD |
Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
Quick Hits
D.C.'s defense forced two interceptions from Deontay Anderson and Gareon Conley while picking up three sacks
Birmingham's offense was completely shut down, gaining more yards through penalties than actual plays
Ta'amu has now thrown 11 touchdowns in his last three games as the defending champs heat up
What's Next
D.C. Defenders (4-1) — vs Dallas Renegades, May 2
Birmingham Stallions (1-4) — at Orlando Storm, May 3
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