Highlights:
* Luis Perez completed 19 of 27 passes for 211 yards and a touchdown to lead Arlington to victory
* Isaiah Winstead made a major impact with 7 receptions for 73 yards for the Renegades
* Arlington remains undefeated at 2-0 while Houston falls to 0-2 in the early UFL season
Results
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| ARL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 11 |
Game Recap:
In a defensive battle that came down to the wire, the Arlington Renegades edged out the Houston Roughnecks 11-9 on Sunday afternoon. The Renegades and Roughnecks were tied 3-3 but the forth quarter made the game interesting. Arlington secured their second victory of the season, improving to 2-0 in the XFL Conference. The Houston, despite a valiant effort, fell to 0-2 in the USFL Conference.
Game Highlights Video:
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Renegades Performance:
Arlington’s offense struggled to find its rhythm early, but quarterback Luis Perez stayed composed and methodical, leading a crucial fourth-quarter comeback that included a touchdown pass to Deontay Burnett that proved to be the difference in the game.
Top Offensive Players:
* Luis Perez: QB – 19/27, 211 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
* Isaiah Winstead: WR – 7 receptions, 73 yards
* Dae Dae Hunter: RB – 14 carries, 63 yards; 2 receptions, 22 yards
* Deontay Burnett: WR – 3 receptions, 27 yards, 1 TD
* Sal Cannella: TE – 2 receptions, 39 yards
Top Defensive Players:
* Donald Payne: LB – 6 tackles
* Willie Taylor III: DE – 3 tackles, 1 sack
* Chris Odom: DE – 1 tackle, 1 sack
* Ajene Harris: CB – 2 tackles, 1 interception
* Will Clarke: DL – 3 tackles
Roughnecks Performance:
Houston’s defense kept them competitive throughout, but their offense struggled to sustain drives and convert in the red zone. Anthony Brown showed flashes at quarterback but couldn’t overcome Arlington’s stifling defense when it mattered most.
Top Offensive Players:
* Anthony Brown: QB – 14/30, 179 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 20 yards
* Emmanuel Butler: WR – 1 reception, 17 yards, 1 TD
* Keke Chism: WR – 2 receptions, 28 yards
* Zaquandre White: RB – 6 carries, 16 yards; 2 receptions, 15 yards
* Kirk Merritt: RB/WR – 5 carries, 14 yards; 3 receptions, 16 yards
Top Defensive Players:
* Markel Roby: LB – 7 tackles, 1 sack
* Leon O’Neal Jr.: S – 5 tackles, 1 sack
* Damon Arnette: CB – 5 tackles
* Colby Richardson: CB – 4 tackles
* Xavier Benson: LB – 4 tackles
UFL Scores and Standings Update
With today’s result, the Arlington Renegades join the D.C. Defenders at the top of the XFL Conference standings with perfect 2-0 records. The St. Louis Battlehawks sit at 1-0, while the San Antonio Brahmas are 0-1. In the USFL Conference, both the Michigan Panthers and Birmingham Stallions are 1-1, while the Houston Roughnecks and Memphis Showboats remain winless at 0-2. The UFL’s opening weeks have established clear early favorites in the XFL Conference, while the USFL Conference appears more evenly contested.
Both teams demonstrated strong defensive efforts in this low-scoring contest, but Arlington’s ability to execute in crucial moments proved to be the difference. The Renegades’ defense limited Houston to just nine points, including a clutch tackle to prevent the two point conversion to tie the game.
Can the Renegades continue their undefeated start next week and establish themselves as the team to beat in the XFL Conference? Will the Roughnecks find their offensive rhythm and break into the win column in their next matchup? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
