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XFL WEEK 8 SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, April 8
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Vegas Vipers (2-5) at St. Louis Battlehawks (5-2)
Saturday, 1 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+
The Dome at America's Center
The Vipers are coming off a win against the Brahmas last week, led by an unlikely hero in quarterback Jalan McClendon, who made his XFL debut. After throwing only four touchdown passes in his college career at NC State and Baylor, McClendon helped the Vipers to a 26-12 win with two touchdown passes and 261 yards passing. This week, the Vipers will have a rematch against the Battlehawks, who defeated them 29-6 in Week 6. The Battlehawks beat the Roughnecks 24-15 last week behind quarterback AJ McCarron, who has thrown 17 touchdowns, the most in the league, and only four interceptions.
Arlington Renegades (3-4) at Orlando Guardians (1-6)
Saturday, 4 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+
Camping World Stadium
This week's matchup is do-or-die for the Guardians, but if they win, they will have another chance to shake up the playoff picture. The Guardians, led by Dormady, finally broke through in the win column last week. Dormady willed his team to a victory over the Defenders by completing 27 of 34 passes, throwing for 328 yards and three passing touchdowns and rushing for three more scores. His six touchdowns were the most accounted for by one player in a game this season. On the other side, the Renegades are on a two-game losing streak after falling to the Sea Dragons last week.
Houston Roughnecks (4-3) at San Antonio Brahmas (2-5)
Sunday, 3 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+
Alamodome
The Roughnecks' season has been a tale of two halves. After starting the season undefeated through Week 4, they are hoping to snap a three-game losing streak against a divisional foe they beat 22-13 in Week 3. The Brahmas are one game behind the Renegades in the South division for second place and two behind the first-place Roughnecks. A win Sunday would put them one game behind the Roughnecks to tighten the playoff race. Their offense will have to step it up, though, as it's scored more than 18 points only once this season.
D.C. Defenders (6-1) at Sea Dragons (5-2)
Sunday, 7 p.m. ET | ESPN2, ESPN+
Lumen Field
This matchup has massive playoff implications in the North division. The Sea Dragons sit at third place, and a win against the Defenders paired with a Battlehawks win would result in a three-way tie for first place. But if they lose, the Sea Dragons will be barred from winning the division since they'd lose the head-to-head tiebreaker with D.C., meaning their only path to the playoffs would be to finish ahead of the Battlehawks. The Defenders were handed their first loss of the season by a winless Guardians team last week, so they're looking to bounce back and keep their divisional lead. If they win, not only will they clinch a playoff spot but they will serve as host of the North Division Championship. In the past four games, the Defenders have allowed 300.5 passing yards per game. That could be a problem against Sea Dragons quarterback Ben DiNucci, who leads the XFL in passing attempts (260) and yards (1,771).
)XFL WEEK 8 SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, April 8
- Vegas Vipers (2-5) at St. Louis Battlehawks (5-2) — 1 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+
- Arlington Renegades (3-4) at Orlando Guardians (1-6) — 4 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+
- Houston Roughnecks (4-3) at San Antonio Brahmas (2-5) — 3 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+
- D.C. Defenders (6-1) at Sea Dragons (5-2) — 7 p.m. ET | ESPN2, ESPN+
Previewing XFL Week 8: North division showdown between Defenders, Sea Dragons highlights slate
We have everything you need to get ready for the XFL games this weekend, including playoff implications in every matchup.
Vegas Vipers (2-5) at St. Louis Battlehawks (5-2)
Saturday, 1 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+
The Dome at America's Center
The Vipers are coming off a win against the Brahmas last week, led by an unlikely hero in quarterback Jalan McClendon, who made his XFL debut. After throwing only four touchdown passes in his college career at NC State and Baylor, McClendon helped the Vipers to a 26-12 win with two touchdown passes and 261 yards passing. This week, the Vipers will have a rematch against the Battlehawks, who defeated them 29-6 in Week 6. The Battlehawks beat the Roughnecks 24-15 last week behind quarterback AJ McCarron, who has thrown 17 touchdowns, the most in the league, and only four interceptions.
Arlington Renegades (3-4) at Orlando Guardians (1-6)
Saturday, 4 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+
Camping World Stadium
This week's matchup is do-or-die for the Guardians, but if they win, they will have another chance to shake up the playoff picture. The Guardians, led by Dormady, finally broke through in the win column last week. Dormady willed his team to a victory over the Defenders by completing 27 of 34 passes, throwing for 328 yards and three passing touchdowns and rushing for three more scores. His six touchdowns were the most accounted for by one player in a game this season. On the other side, the Renegades are on a two-game losing streak after falling to the Sea Dragons last week.
Houston Roughnecks (4-3) at San Antonio Brahmas (2-5)
Sunday, 3 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+
Alamodome
The Roughnecks' season has been a tale of two halves. After starting the season undefeated through Week 4, they are hoping to snap a three-game losing streak against a divisional foe they beat 22-13 in Week 3. The Brahmas are one game behind the Renegades in the South division for second place and two behind the first-place Roughnecks. A win Sunday would put them one game behind the Roughnecks to tighten the playoff race. Their offense will have to step it up, though, as it's scored more than 18 points only once this season.
D.C. Defenders (6-1) at Sea Dragons (5-2)
Sunday, 7 p.m. ET | ESPN2, ESPN+
Lumen Field
This matchup has massive playoff implications in the North division. The Sea Dragons sit at third place, and a win against the Defenders paired with a Battlehawks win would result in a three-way tie for first place. But if they lose, the Sea Dragons will be barred from winning the division since they'd lose the head-to-head tiebreaker with D.C., meaning their only path to the playoffs would be to finish ahead of the Battlehawks. The Defenders were handed their first loss of the season by a winless Guardians team last week, so they're looking to bounce back and keep their divisional lead. If they win, not only will they clinch a playoff spot but they will serve as host of the North Division Championship. In the past four games, the Defenders have allowed 300.5 passing yards per game. That could be a problem against Sea Dragons quarterback Ben DiNucci, who leads the XFL in passing attempts (260) and yards (1,771).