For the Guardians it … The Defenders played their home games at Audi Field and were led by head coach Pep Hamilton. The appropriately named DC Defenders maintained the momentum from their XFL debut, shutting down the New York Guardians, 27-0, on Saturday at Audi Field.Behind three sacks and two interceptions, including their second pick-six in two weeks, the Defenders (2-0) dominated the Guardians (1-1) and turned in the XFL’s first shutout.DC’s second win came in front of 15,031 fans, a drop from the 17,163 who took in last week’s “It’s been outstanding,” Defenders Coach Pep Hamilton said. New York Guardians cornerback Bryce Jones (29) in action during an XFL football game against the Tampa Bay Vipers, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Linebacker Jameer Thurman took another McGloin interception 46 yards for a touchdown in the third.In two games, DC’s defense has forced six turnovers.“You can’t ask for a better defense,” Defenders quarterback Cardale Jones said.The player who earned last week’s pick-six, cornerback Bradley Sylve, was traded Friday to the Los Angeles Wildcats for defensive lineman Anthony Johnson. A team captain for Los Angeles, Johnson arrived in the District around midnight yet still managed to play Saturday, finishing with three tackles and and 1½ sacks.Jones posted another strong performance, finishing 23 for 37 for 276 yards and two touchdowns with an interception.Wide receiver Rashad Ross led the Defenders with 95 receiving yards, and DeAndre Thompkins added six receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown. February 15, 2020 at 7:04 PM EST The appropriately named DC Defenders maintained the momentum from their XFL debut, shutting down the New York Guardians, 27-0, on Saturday at Audi Field. They look forward to making a play and getting the response that we’ve gotten from our fans. After a convincing victory over the Seattle Dragons in Week 1 of the relaunched XFL, the DC Defenders return to the field on Saturday when they host the New York Guardians. Hamilton also praised wideout Eli Rogers, who led the team in receiving yards in Week 1 after the death of his mother and missed her funeral Saturday to face the Guardians, finishing with five catches for 49 yards.The Defenders possessed the ball for 36:40 and held the Guardians to 137 yards.
The 2020 DC Defenders season was the first season for the DC Defenders as a professional American football franchise. ET at Audi Field. A more likely comparison might be last year's ill-fated Alliance of American Football (AAF), which folded before completing its inaugural season.Betting on those games was likened by several sports books to the level of some mid-to-lower tier college games.Numerous sports books expect to offer action on the league once state regulators approve, but are modest in their expectations of the money it will generate.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. New York Guardians (1-0) vs DC Defenders (1-0) Saturday, February 15 2020 2:00 PM@ Audi Field Odds: DC Defenders -5.0 (oddsshark.com) Looking to Remain Perfect in the East Both teams are 1-0 coming off opening game wins at home. The Defenders offense has a tall task ahead of them on Saturday. It has franchises in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Seattle, Tampa Bay and Washington.No one expects the XFL to generate the amount of bets that the NFL does. McGloin, who told ABC sideline reporter Dianna Russini heading into halftime that his team needed to change its entire game plan, finished 8 for 19 for 42 yards and two interceptions. "With the kickoff to our season less than three weeks away, we’re excited to get going.”The XFL's rules differ from the NFL's in several ways, including the option to seek 1, 2 or 3 points from the 2, 5 or 10-yard line after scoring a touchdown. Gamblers in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Rhode Island and Iowa also will be able to bet on the XFL, according to the league. Tickets are 100% guaranteed by FanProtect. Buy and sell New York vs Washington DC Audi Field tickets for February 15 at Audi Field in Washington, DC at StubHub! To sign up, go New Jersey gambling regulators have authorized betting on XFL football games, becoming the sixth state to authorize wagers on the revived league.The state Division of Gaming Enforcement added the XFL to its list of approved events for sports betting on Jan. 15.The league's games will now be wagered on in the two largest states for sports betting — Nevada and New Jersey.