The D.C. Defenders returned home to Audi Field on Sunday to host the Houston Roughnecks in UFL Week 2 action. After a disappointing Week 1 loss to the San Antonio Brahmas, the Defenders won their first UFL game with a 23-18 win over the Roughnecks.
Dating back to their time in the XFL, the Defenders have won 10 consecutive games at Audi Field.
1-0, babyyyyyy 1-0 ‼️#UFL2024 #DefendDC pic.twitter.com/z9edHb16c8
— D.C. Defenders (@XFLDefenders) April 7, 2024
Quarterback Jordan Ta’amu completed a 17-yard touchdown to wide receiver Ty Scott with around six minutes remaining to give D.C. a 21-18 lead. The Defenders went for the two-point conversion and succeeded when Ta’amu found tight end Alex Ellis to extend their lead to 23-18.
The Roughnecks had another opportunity to win the game, but the D.C. defense shut down Houston, allowing only 18 yards on six plays to ensure the victory.
Ta’amu completed 16 of 32 passes for 212 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.
Next up for the Defenders are the Arlington Renegades next week in Texas. It’s a rematch of the 2023 XFL championship, where the Renegades pulled off a big upset over the Defenders.
In case you were wondering, the beer snake is alive and well at Audi Field.
The evolution of our first beer snake of the season 🍺🐍
You all showed up BIG today, Defenders fans 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LWoBVhruxD
— D.C. Defenders (@XFLDefenders) April 7, 2024
