# UFL Scores Today: D.C. Defenders 45, Birmingham Stallions 28 - Ta'amu Torches Stallions Defense

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-04-25T03:37:00Z
- Updated: 2026-04-25T03:38:53Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), DC Defenders (dc-defenders), Scores (scores), Birmingham Stallions (birmingham-stallions)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-scores-today-dc-defenders-45-birmingham-stallions-28-taamu-torches-stallions-defense

> The D.C. Defenders defeated the Birmingham Stallions 45-28 in UFL Week 5 action. Get the full game recap, stats, and highlights.

**Jordan Ta'amu threw four touchdowns as the defending champion D.C. Defenders crushed [Birmingham](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-schedule-today-april-25-dc-defenders-vs-birmingham-stallions-tv-channels-live-stream-odds) 45-28 at Protective Stadium.**

The [D.C. Defenders](https://uflnewshub.com/team/dc-defenders) (4-1) picked apart the [Birmingham Stallions](https://uflnewshub.com/team/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](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-power-rankings-week-3-renegades-hold-crown-houston-gambles-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

[**See full player stats and game details**](https://uflnewshub.com/game/1222)

## Game Highlights

## Top Performers

### D.C. Defenders

- [**Jordan Ta'amu**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jordan-taamu-2033) (QB) — 15/22, 275 yds, 4 TD passing; 7 att, 33 yds rushing
- [**Ty Scott**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/ty-scott-32048) (WR) — 3 rec, 84 yds, 2 TD
- [**Erik Ezukanma**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/erik-ezukanma-34127) (WR) — 2 rec, 77 yds
- [**Cornell Powell**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/cornell-powell-33376) (WR) — 3 rec, 65 yds
- [**Xazavian Valladay**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/xazavian-valladay-34115) (RB) — 8 att, 50 yds, 2 TD rushing

### Birmingham Stallions

- [**Jaydon Mickens**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jaydon-mickens-33150) (WR) — 9 rec, 107 yds
- [**Deon Cain**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/deon-cain-30570) (WR) — 5 rec, 57 yds, 1 TD
- [**Daewood Davis**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/daewood-davis-31631) (WR) — 3 rec, 57 yds
- [**Snoop Conner**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/snoop-conner-34049) (RB) — 9 att, 30 yds, 1 TD rushing; 4 rec, 31 yds
- [**Tyrion Davis-Price**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/tyrion-davis-price-34073) (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](https://uflnewshub.com/player/deontay-anderson-28652) and [Gareon Conley](https://uflnewshub.com/player/gareon-conley-32040) 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

[UFL Standings](https://uflnewshub.com/standings) | [Full Schedule](https://uflnewshub.com/schedule) | [League Leaders](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl-stats-league-leaders-2026)

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