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We’re on the finish of the habitual season of the XFL and Week 10 introduced thrilling matchups from each the North and the South categories as we equipment up for the playoffs next week.
The Arlington Renegades clinched the overall playoff spot within the South section upcoming the San Antonio Brahmas misplaced to the D.C. Defenders on Saturday.
Within the North section, the Seattle Sea Dragons claimed the overall spot within the playoffs upcoming defeating the Vegas Vipers on Sunday.
The tiebreaker got here all the way down to the blended rank of elements for and elements allowed amongst all XFL groups through which the Sea Dragons are ranked 5th versus the Battlehawks’ 7th.
The South section Championship between the Renegades and the Roughnecks can be performed on April 29 in Houston. The North section Championship between the Defenders and the Sea Dragons can be performed in D.C. on April 30.
All highlights from Day 10 are beneath.
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This weekend’s video games
The Sea Dragons claimed the terminating spot within the XFL postseason upcoming defeating the Vipers.
The excess playoff spot within the South was once between the Sea Dragons and the Battlehawks. As a result of each groups gained this weekend the tiebreaker was once aspiring through the blended rank of elements for and elements allowed amongst all XFL groups. The Sea Dragons have been 5th as in comparison to the Battlehawks, who have been 7th within the league, awarding Seattle with the postseason berth.
Seattle began off sturdy, retaining the Vipers scoreless during the primary part. The Sea Dragons were given their first ranking of the sport on the finish of the second one quarter when quarterback Ben DiNucci in a bind for a 14-yard landing. He completed with 3 passing touchdowns and 339 passing yards, his 3rd 300-plus lawn sport this season — probably the most within the XFL.
The Vipers struggled to search out their rhythm during the matchup and have been held to at least one grassland function and one landing. Quarterback Jalan McClendon threw for 201 yards and had one interception and working again Shai Mckenzie had the Vipers’ lone landing of the sport.
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Ben DiNucci tallies 4 TDs to raise Sea Dragons to XFL playoffs
The Sea Dragons beat the Vipers 28-9 because of Ben DiNucci’s 4 touchdowns.
The Battlehawks left deny confusion of their dominant win over the Guardians upcoming scoring 53 elements, probably the most in an XFL sport this season.
They have been led through quarterback AJ McCarron who had a season-high 420 yards and 6 landing passes. Large receiver Hakeem Butler had two touchdowns and 164 receiving yards, maximum in a sport this season.
Guardians’ quarterback Quinten Dormady had 188 yards and threw for 2 touchdowns, however his offense was once held scoreless within the 3rd quarter permitting the Battlehawks to split away with the top.
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Hakeem Butler ratings 2d TD of the sport for Battlehawks
AJ McCarron passes to Hakeem Butler for a 66-yard Battlehawks landing.
The Brahmas are eradicated from the postseason upcoming a disappointing one-point loss to the Defenders.
D.C. began off sturdy, going into the part 19-11. However the Brahmas started to assemble a comeback within the fourth quarter taking their first and best top with 5:16 left within the sport. Working again Jacques Patrick had a two-yard run into the endzone and quarterback Jack Coan threw a go to receiver Jonathan Hilliman for an remaining two-points striking San Antonio forward 28-22.
However the Defenders reclaimed that top with below 3 mins left within the sport when quarterback Jordan Ta’amu ran in for a four-yard landing and the remaining level.
Indisposed through one with 32 seconds left within the sport, Brahmas kicker John Parker Romo tried a 53-yard grassland function which ended up being deny excellent. The Defenders eradicated the Bahamas from the postseason, advanced their report to 9-1 and can face the Sea Dragons within the North section Championship then weekend which they’ll host in D.C.
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Brahmas’ postseason hopes finish upcoming leave out on past due 53-yard FG
The Brahmas’ postseason hopes come to an finish following Parker Romo’s 53-yard grassland function leave out vs. the Defenders.
The Roughnecks end the habitual season 6-0 within the South section upcoming defeating the Renegades 25-9.
The Renegades scored 3 grassland objectives within the first part however have been held scoreless during the remains of the sport through Houston who prolonged their top in the second one part with two grassland objectives and a pick-six from linebacker Tavante Beckett.
Roughnecks working again Jeremy Cox had one dashing landing and a season-high 120 dashing yards, probably the most for a Roughnecks participant this season.
In spite of the loss, the Renegades have clinched 2d playground within the South section on account of the Brahmas loss on Saturday. They’ll face the Roughnecks once more then weekend within the South section Championship hosted through Houston.
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Jeremy Cox rushes in for TD
Jeremy Cox extends Houston’s top with a 5-yard dashing landing.
Absolute best performs
Gotcha!
Guardians punter Mac Brown passes to Jordan Thomas, who is going 84 yards for a landing.
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Orlando ratings superior 84-yard TD on pretend punt
On 4th-and-21, Mac Brown passes to Jordan Thomas, who is going 84 yards for a landing.
Can’t contact me
Chris Blair hauls in a 70-yard Reception.
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Chris Blair hauls in a 70-yard Reception
Chris Blair hauls in a 70-yard Reception
Gimme that!
Tavante Beckett choices off Luis Perez and returns it 45 yards for a landing.
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Select-six! Tavante Beckett is going 45 yards the alternative means for TD
Tavante Beckett choices off Luis Perez and returns it 45 yards for a landing.
Tip-toeing in my Jordans
Josh Gordon presentations the palms on a 38-yard Reception.
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Josh Gordon presentations the palms on a 38-yard Reception
Josh Gordon presentations the palms on a 38-yard Reception
Govern tweets
*queue the Nation Feud tune*
Hakeem Butler now leads the XFL in landing receptions.
Identify the XFL’s chief in landing receptions 🤔 pic.twitter.com/dktv2rEE5B
— St. Louis Battlehawks (@XFLBattlehawks) April 22, 2023
Horns Indisposed
D.C. Defenders don’t have any pardon.
Horns ahead? Nah. 🤘⬇️#DefendDC | @_got11reasons pic.twitter.com/42waeX66iu
— D.C. Defenders (@XFLDefenders) April 22, 2023
Denim on denim on denim
Caleb Vander Esch with the denim drip.
Caleb Vander Esch w/ the all denim are compatible 💧 pic.twitter.com/7jkMprA0yY
— Arlington Renegades (@XFLRenegades) April 23, 2023
Image absolute best
Seattle celebrates their win over Vegas and clinching a postseason berth.
POV: Admin chasing the interception party #XFL2023 | #BreatheFire pic.twitter.com/gngDpoBHlM
— Seattle Sea Dragons (@XFLSeaDragons) April 24, 2023
Quotes
“We got a really good team”
Lecturer Anthony Becht has a lot love for his group.
Lotta middle. Lotta hustle. Lotta elements.
We’re thankful for all of it 💙 pic.twitter.com/jQyVn01t2G
— St. Louis Battlehawks (@XFLBattlehawks) April 23, 2023
“I think we’re going to win the whole thing”
Jordan Ta’amu feels assured concerning the postseason.
“I think we’re going to win the whole thing.”@JTaamu10 | @XFLDefenders #XFL2023 pic.twitter.com/vnp0V46oLG
— XFL (@XFL2023) April 22, 2023
“SIUUUUUUU”
Cole McDonald or Cristiano Ronaldo?
Cole McDonald strike the Siuuuu upcoming this TD for the @XFLRoughnecks 👀 pic.twitter.com/FASrY1xgc9
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 23, 2023
“There’s nobody in this league that can mess with us”
Josh Gordan on his self belief heading into the second one part.
Josh Gordon is assured heading into the second one part 👀
The @XFLSeaDragons are lately up 6-0 at part. pic.twitter.com/g4eTEpt6dp
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 24, 2023
