The D.C. Defenders absolutely torched the Houston Gamblers 45-7 at Audi Field, piling up 672 total yards.
D.C. improved to 2-1 with a statement win that wasn't even close. The Defenders ground game bulldozed Houston for 326 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 54 carries, while the Gamblers (1-2) couldn't get anything going offensively until garbage time. This moves D.C. into second place in the UFL standings behind undefeated Orlando.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston Gamblers | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
D.C. Defenders | 11 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
D.C. Defenders
Jordan Ta'amu (QB) — 15/27, 173 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 26 yds
Deon Jackson (RB) — 5 carries, 70 yds, 1 TD
Briley Moore (TE) — 1 carry, 24 yds, 1 TD; 1 rec, 20 yds, 1 TD
Ty Scott (WR) — 4 rec, 49 yds
Derick Roberson (DE) — 5 tackles, 2 sacks
Houston Gamblers
Taulia Tagovailoa (QB) — 21/40, 171 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 23 yds
Justin Hall (WR) — 9 rec, 69 yds, 1 TD
Jalen White (RB) — 10 carries, 28 yds; 3 rec, 26 yds
Charlie Thomas III (MLB) — 5 tackles, 1 sack
Major Burns (S) — 3 tackles, 1 INT
Team Stats
Stat | Houston Gamblers | D.C. Defenders |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 496 | 672 |
Passing | 42/80, 342 yds, 2 TD | 30/54, 346 yds, 2 TD |
Rushing | 42 att, 154 yds, 0 TD | 54 att, 326 yds, 6 TD |
Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
Quick Hits
D.C.'s rushing attack averaged 6.0 yards per carry and found the end zone six times.
Houston got shut out through two quarters and managed just 7 points despite 496 total yards of offense.
The Gamblers threw 80 passes but completed just 52.5% of them while getting sacked eight times.
What's Next
D.C. Defenders (2-1) — vs St. Louis Battlehawks, April 18 at 12:30 PM
Houston Gamblers (1-2) — vs Louisville Kings, April 16 at 8:00 PM
UFL Standings | Full Schedule | League Leaders
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