XFL Power Rankings: Week One
After a stellar opening weekend for the XFL, it is time to reassess and see where the teams rank going into round two.
After a stunning win for the Battlehawks, a dominant Roughnecks victory, and a defensive masterclass from the Renegades, who will be placed first in the power rankings?
Let’s take a look at the list of the teams:
8. Orlando Guardians
After an opening weekend beatdown by the Houston Roughnecks, the Orlando Guardians find themselves in last place. Despite having a crazy touchdown in the first half, the Guardians could not answer back, giving up multiple drives and the Orlando quarterback duo would be sacked 7 times throughout the game.
7. San Antonio Brahmas
After a seeming on top in the game against the Battlehawks, the Brahmas were in the clear for a victory until St. Louis would comeback from a twelve point deficit within two minutes. The Brahmas find themselves in the seventh spot for a lack of finishing and game winning mentality against the Battlehawks.
6. Vegas Vipers
Vegas Vipers had an incredible first half against the Arlington Renegades, but crashed down to earth with a defeat in the second. Vipers quarterback Luis Perez had an MVP-like game in the opening quarters, but failed in the second half, throwing a huge pick six in the final minutes of the game, sealing the Renegades victory.
5. Seattle Sea Dragons
With the return of Josh Gordon to the stage, it was supposed be a positive opening day for the Sea Dragons. The hype was shortly lived as the DC Defenders finally got their confidence back to secure the win
The Sea Dragons did hold their own for most of the game until a fatal pick six changed the whole momentum. Sea Dragons find themselves in the 5th spot of the power rankings, with the potential to move up if they can stop the Battlehawks in their first home game next week.
4. Arlington Renegades
Arlington was counted out for the whole fixture against the the Vipers, despite being the favorite to win the game. However, the Renegades stepped up in the second half, scoring 12 unanswered points to lead Vegas 15-14, before sealing the deal with a pick six. They find themselves at the number 4 position.
3. DC Defenders
The Defenders found their groove after a stunning touchdown by the Sea Dragons to open the game. Jordan Ta’amu and Deriq King would combine for two rushing touchdowns and help DC pop the hype balloon of Josh Gordon and the Seattle Sea Dragons. The Defenders defense stepped up in times when they needed it most and the whole team was impressive this week.
2. St. Louis Battlehawks
With the most impressive win of the week, the Battlehawks rallied against the Brahmas with just two minutes to go to seal an unlikely victory. AJ McCarron unlocked his inner Baker Mayfield and led the Battlehawks on three incredible scoring drives, even completing the first three point conversion of the season. With the impressive victory the Battlehawks find themselves at the number two position in the power rankings.
And of course the number one XFL team of the week goes too…
1. Houston Roughnecks
The Roughnecks absolutely destroyed the Orlando Guardians and if the Simpsons meme was ever a reality this would’ve been it. The Guardians would have the first score of the game and after that it just went downhill from there.
The Houston Roughnecks defense shined, sacking both Orlando quarterbacks seven times in total throughout the game. With an impressive 33-12 victory, the Roughnecks have dominated their way to the number one spot.
Can the Houston Roughnecks hold onto the number one spot after Week Two? Or will there be a new king crowned? Find out next week!
